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

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  • The distance between Yining, China and King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is approximately 16,761 km or 10,416 mi.
  • To reach Yining in this distance one would set out from King George Island, South Shetland Islands bearing 109.9° or ESE and follow the great circles arc to approach Yining bearing 37.6° or NE .
  • Yining has a mid-latitude cool steppe climate (BSk) whereas King George Island, South Shetland Islands has a tundra climate (ET).
  • The mean temperature is 11 °C (19.8°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 23.7 °C (42.7°F) more in Yining. The continentality subtype is truly continental as opposed to barely hyperoceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 542.6 mm (21.4 in) less which is equivalent to 542.6 l/m² (13.32 US gal/ft²) or 5,426,000 l/ha (580,075 US gal/ac) less. About 1/3 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 18.9° higher in Yining than in King George Island, South Shetland Islands.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Yining 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 Yining.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) -11 (-19) -9 (-15) +3 (+5) +15 (+26) +21 (+38) +26 (+47) +28 (+51) +29 (+51) +21 (+38) +12 (+21) +3 (+5) -6 (-10) +11 (+20)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -22 (-1) -50 (-2) -68 (-3) -57 (-2) -45 (-2) -33 (-1) -32 (-1) -48 (-2) -60 (-2) -53 (-2) -43 (-2) -33 (-1) -543 (-21)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -9h 05' -5h 23' -0h 58' +3h 40' +7h 55' +10h 24' +9h 14' +5h 24' +0h 50' -3h 48' -8h 01' -10h 24'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -21.5 -2.8 +18.8 +42 +58.5 +64.9 +59 +42.3 +19.5 -3.3 -21.6 -28.6   +18.9

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