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Mcmurdo Sound vs Seattle, Washington Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Mcmurdo Sound, Antarctica and Seattle, Washington, Usa is approximately 14,735 km or 9,157 mi.
  • To reach Mcmurdo Sound in this distance one would set out from Seattle, Washington bearing 195.7° or SSW and follow the great circles arc to approach Mcmurdo Sound bearing 239.9° or WSW .
  • Mcmurdo Sound has a ice cap climate (EF) whereas Seattle, Washington has a Mediterranean warm climate (Csb).
  • The average temperature is 28.8 °C (51.8°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 11.1 °C (20°F) more in Mcmurdo Sound. The continentality subtype is subcontinental as opposed to truly oceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 752.4 mm (29.6 in) less which is equivalent to 752.4 l/m² (18.47 US gal/ft²) or 7,524,000 l/ha (804,366 US gal/ac) less. About 2/9 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 30.8° lower in Mcmurdo Sound than in Seattle, Washington.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Mcmurdo Sound relative to Seattle, Washington. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of Seattle, Washington vs Mcmurdo Sound.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) -8 (-14) -16 (-28) -25 (-46) -31 (-56) -37 (-66) -39 (-71) -44 (-80) -46 (-83) -42 (-75) -31 (-56) -18 (-32) -9 (-16) -29 (-52)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -120 (-5) -73 (-3) -81 (-3) -46 (-2) -26 (-1) -12 (0) -5 (0) -18 (-1) -39 (-2) -63 (-2) -132 (-5) -138 (-5) -752 (-30)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day +15h 17' +12h 37' +2h 01' -8h 45' -14h 54' -15h 42' -15h 20' -12h 29' -1h 44' +9h 03' +14h 57' +15h 42'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +9.5 -9.2 -30.7 -53.6 -70.6 -77.1 -71 -53.9 -31.5 -8.6 +9.7 +16.6   -30.8

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