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Grytviken vs Agalega Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Grytviken, South Georgia and Agalega, Mauritius is approximately 9,272 km or 5,762 mi.
  • To reach Grytviken in this distance one would set out from Agalega bearing 215.9° or SW and follow the great circles arc to approach Grytviken bearing 278.6° or W .
  • Grytviken has a tundra climate (ET) whereas Agalega has a tropical monsoonal climate (Am).
  • The mean temperature is 24.8 °C (44.7°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 4.3 °C (7.7°F) more in Grytviken. The continentality subtype is barely hyperoceanic as opposed to extremely hyperoceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 258 mm (10.2 in) less which is equivalent to 258 l/m² (6.33 US gal/ft²) or 2,580,000 l/ha (275,819 US gal/ac) less. About 5/6 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 37.7° lower in Grytviken than in Agalega.
  • Relative humidity levels are 9.8% lower.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 25.7°C (46.3°F) lower.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) -22 (-40) -22 (-39) -23 (-41) -25 (-44) -27 (-48) -28 (-50) -27 (-48) -26 (-47) -24 (-44) -24 (-43) -23 (-41) -23 (-41) -24 (-44)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) -22 (-40) -22 (-40) -23 (-41) -26 (-46) -27 (-48) -28 (-50) -27 (-49) -27 (-49) -25 (-46) -24 (-43) -24 (-43) -23 (-42) -25 (-45)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) -23 (-41) -22 (-40) -23 (-42) -26 (-46) -27 (-49) -28 (-51) -28 (-50) -28 (-50) -26 (-47) -25 (-46) -25 (-45) -24 (-43) -25 (-46)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -183 (-7) -127 (-5) -32 (-1) -11 (0) +30 (+1) +47 (+2) +41 (+2) +72 (+3) +37 (+1) +3 (+0) -32 (-1) -103 (-4) -258 (-10)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day +3h 44' +2h 15' +0h 24' -1h 32' -3h 17' -4h 14' -3h 48' -2h 15' -0h 21' +1h 36' +3h 19' +4h 14'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -24.6 -40.5 -43.8 -43.9 -43.9 -43.8 -43.7 -43.7 -43.6 -39.8 -24.3 -17.7   -37.7
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) -12 -16 -15 -13 -7 -5 -6 -6 -6 -9 -12 -11   -9.8
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) -23.9 (-43) -24.8 (-45) -24.8 (-45) -27.1 (-49) -27 (-49) -27.5 (-50) -27.1 (-49) -26.8 (-48) -25.2 (-45) -24.7 (-44) -25.1 (-45) -24.6 (-44) -25.7 (-46)

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