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Wairakei vs Grytviken Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Wairakei, New Zealand and Grytviken, South Georgia is approximately 9,227 km or 5,734 mi.
  • To reach Wairakei in this distance one would set out from Grytviken bearing 205.1° or SSW and follow the great circles arc to approach Wairakei bearing 341.5° or NNW .
  • Wairakei has a marine west coast climate (Cfb) whereas Grytviken has a tundra climate (ET).
  • Wairakei is in or near the cool temperate steppe biome whereas Grytviken is in or near the boreal rain forest biome.
  • The mean temperature is 10.6 °C (19.1°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 3.7 °C (6.7°F) more in Wairakei. The continentality subtype is barely hyperoceanic for both.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 179 mm (7 in) less which is equivalent to 179 l/m² (4.39 US gal/ft²) or 1,790,000 l/ha (191,363 US gal/ac) less. About 7/8 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 15.6° higher in Wairakei than in Grytviken.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Wairakei relative to Grytviken. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of Grytviken vs Wairakei.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +13 (+23) +13 (+23) +11 (+20) +11 (+19) +10 (+17) +10 (+17) +9 (+16) +10 (+18) +10 (+18) +10 (+18) +11 (+20) +12 (+22) +11 (+19)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -12 (0) -28 (-1) -39 (-2) -53 (-2) -48 (-2) -21 (-1) -27 (-1) -18 (-1) +16 (+1) +13 (+1) -1 (0) +37 (+1) -179 (-7)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -1h 54' -1h 07' -0h 12' +0h 45' +1h 39' +2h 11' +1h 56' +1h 07' +0h 10' -0h 47' -1h 41' -2h 11'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +15.7 +15.8 +15.8 +15.8 +15.8 +15.6 +15.5 +15.4 +15.4 +15.4 +15.4 +15.6   +15.6

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