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

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  • The distance between Townsville, Queensland, Australia and King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is approximately 10,679 km or 6,636 mi.
  • To reach Townsville, Queensland in this distance one would set out from King George Island, South Shetland Islands bearing 204.4° or SSW and follow the great circles arc to approach Townsville, Queensland bearing 348.2° or NNW .
  • Townsville, Queensland has a tropical wet and dry/ savanna climate with dry winters (Aw) whereas King George Island, South Shetland Islands has a tundra climate (ET).
  • The mean annual temperature is 26.6 °C (47.8°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 0.7 °C (1.3°F) more in Townsville, Queensland. The continentality subtype is barely hyperoceanic for both.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 239.2 mm (9.4 in) more which is equivalent to 239.2 l/m² (5.87 US gal/ft²) or 2,392,000 l/ha (255,721 US gal/ac) more. About 1 1/3 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 41.4° higher in Townsville, Queensland than in King George Island, South Shetland Islands.
  • Relative humidity levels are 23.9% lower.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 20.6°C (37°F) higher.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Townsville, Queensland 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 Townsville, Queensland.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +27 (+48) +25 (+46) +27 (+48) +27 (+49) +27 (+49) +26 (+46) +25 (+44) +27 (+48) +26 (+48) +28 (+50) +28 (+50) +27 (+49) +27 (+48)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +205 (+8) +165 (+6) +88 (+3) -24 (-1) -30 (-1) -39 (-2) -45 (-2) -46 (-2) -64 (-3) -52 (-2) -13 (-1) +96 (+4) +239 (+9)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -5h 11' -2h 58' -0h 31' +2h 00' +4h 27' +6h 01' +5h 17' +2h 59' +0h 27' -2h 05' -4h 31' -6h 02'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +39.7 +42.6 +43 +43.1 +42.9 +42.7 +42.7 +42.7 +42.6 +42 +38.9 +34.5   +41.4
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) -14 -17 -20 -22 -25 -29 -29 -30 -30 -25 -25 -21   -23.9
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) +22.7 (+41) +21.2 (+38) +21.6 (+39) +21.4 (+39) +20.7 (+37) +18.6 (+33) +17.6 (+32) +19.3 (+35) +19 (+34) +21 (+38) +21.5 (+39) +22 (+40) +20.6 (+37)

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