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Eureka, California vs Mcmurdo Sound Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Eureka, California, Usa and Mcmurdo Sound, Antarctica is approximately 13,966 km or 8,679 mi.
  • To reach Eureka, California in this distance one would set out from Mcmurdo Sound bearing 60.5° or ENE and follow the great circles arc to approach Eureka, California bearing 14° or NNE .
  • Eureka, California has a Mediterranean warm climate (Csb) whereas Mcmurdo Sound has a ice cap climate (EF).
  • The annual mean temperature is 28.8 °C (51.8°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 19.1 °C (34.4°F) less in Eureka, California. The continentality subtype is truly hyperoceanic as opposed to subcontinental.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 740.3 mm (29.1 in) more which is equivalent to 740.3 l/m² (18.17 US gal/ft²) or 7,403,000 l/ha (791,430 US gal/ac) more. About 4 1/2 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 37.6° higher in Eureka, California than in Mcmurdo Sound.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +12 (+21) +18 (+33) +27 (+49) +31 (+56) +35 (+63) +36 (+65) +40 (+71) +42 (+75) +40 (+72) +32 (+58) +21 (+37) +13 (+23) +29 (+52)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +136 (+5) +91 (+4) +120 (+5) +55 (+2) +16 (+1) -15 (-1) -14 (-1) -1 (0) +13 (+0) +48 (+2) +152 (+6) +139 (+5) +740 (+29)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -14h 34' -12h 11' -1h 56' +8h 27' +14h 16' +14h 52' +14h 36' +12h 03' +1h 40' -8h 45' -14h 18' -14h 52'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -2.7 +16 +37.5 +60.5 +77.4 +83.9 +77.8 +60.7 +38.3 +15.4 -2.9 -9.8   +37.6

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