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Mcmurdo Sound vs Vardo, Finnmark Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Mcmurdo Sound, Antarctica and Vardo, Finnmark, Norway is approximately 18,484 km or 11,486 mi.
  • To reach Mcmurdo Sound in this distance one would set out from Vardo, Finnmark bearing 141.7° or SE and follow the great circles arc to approach Mcmurdo Sound bearing 81.2° or E .
  • Mcmurdo Sound has a ice cap climate (EF) whereas Vardo, Finnmark has a tundra climate (ET).
  • The average annual temperature is 18.6 °C (33.5°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 10 °C (18°F) more in Mcmurdo Sound. The continentality subtype is subcontinental as opposed to truly oceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 350 mm (13.8 in) less which is equivalent to 350 l/m² (8.59 US gal/ft²) or 3,500,000 l/ha (374,173 US gal/ac) less. About 3/8 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 8.1° lower in Mcmurdo Sound than in Vardo, Finnmark.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +2 (+4) -3 (-6) -14 (-25) -20 (-36) -26 (-46) -29 (-52) -35 (-63) -37 (-66) -32 (-58) -22 (-39) -8 (-15) +0 (+0) -19 (-33)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -39 (-2) -12 (0) -19 (-1) -15 (-1) -9 (0) -14 (-1) -32 (-1) -42 (-2) -44 (-2) -38 (-1) -47 (-2) -39 (-2) -350 (-14)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day +23h 24' +16h 20' +2h 36' -11h 07' -21h 48' -0h 00' -23h 35' -16h 14' -2h 14' +11h 31' +21h 59' +0h 00'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +31.8 +13.6 -7.8 -30.8 -47.8 -54.4 -48.4 -31.3 -8.9 +13.8 +31.8 +39.3   -8.1

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