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Norfolk Island vs King George Island, South Shetland Islands Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Norfolk Island, Australia and King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is approximately 9,044 km or 5,620 mi.
  • To reach Norfolk Island in this distance one would set out from King George Island, South Shetland Islands bearing 220.2° or SW and follow the great circles arc to approach Norfolk Island bearing 339.8° or NNW .
  • Norfolk Island has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) whereas King George Island, South Shetland Islands has a tundra climate (ET).
  • The average annual temperature is 21.2 °C (38.2°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 2 °C (3.6°F) less in Norfolk Island. The continentality subtype is truly hyperoceanic as opposed to barely hyperoceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 517.4 mm (20.4 in) more which is equivalent to 517.4 l/m² (12.7 US gal/ft²) or 5,174,000 l/ha (553,135 US gal/ac) more. About 1 2/3 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 33° higher in Norfolk Island than in King George Island, South Shetland Islands.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Norfolk Island relative to King George Island, South Shetland Islands. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of King George Island, South Shetland Islands vs Norfolk Island.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +20 (+37) +21 (+37) +21 (+38) +22 (+40) +23 (+41) +23 (+41) +22 (+39) +23 (+41) +21 (+37) +20 (+36) +20 (+36) +20 (+36) +21 (+38)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +43 (+2) +28 (+1) +18 (+1) +53 (+2) +51 (+2) +100 (+4) +67 (+3) +55 (+2) +28 (+1) +8 (+0) +30 (+1) +36 (+1) +517 (+20)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -4h 34' -2h 35' -0h 27' +1h 45' +3h 55' +5h 21' +4h 40' +2h 36' +0h 23' -1h 48' -3h 58' -5h 21'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +33 +33.1 +33.3 +33.3 +33.1 +32.9 +32.9 +32.9 +32.8 +32.6 +32.6 +33.1   +33

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