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Waipoua Forest vs Mcmurdo Sound Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Waipoua Forest, New Zealand and Mcmurdo Sound, Antarctica is approximately 4,704 km or 2,923 mi.
  • To reach Waipoua Forest in this distance one would set out from Mcmurdo Sound bearing 8.3° or N and follow the great circles arc to approach Waipoua Forest bearing 2.1° or N .
  • Waipoua Forest has a marine west coast climate (Cfb) whereas Mcmurdo Sound has a ice cap climate (EF).
  • The mean temperature is 31.7 °C (57.1°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 16.5 °C (29.7°F) less in Waipoua Forest. The continentality subtype is barely hyperoceanic as opposed to subcontinental.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 1371 mm (54 in) more which is equivalent to 1371 l/m² (33.65 US gal/ft²) or 13,710,000 l/ha (1,465,690 US gal/ac) more. About 7 3/7 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 42° higher in Waipoua Forest than in Mcmurdo Sound.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +21 (+38) +27 (+49) +35 (+63) +36 (+66) +37 (+66) +34 (+62) +36 (+65) +38 (+69) +38 (+68) +33 (+59) +25 (+44) +20 (+36) +32 (+57)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +65 (+3) +61 (+2) +91 (+4) +103 (+4) +131 (+5) +166 (+7) +166 (+7) +160 (+6) +133 (+5) +111 (+4) +99 (+4) +86 (+3) +1371 (+54)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -9h 52' -9h 16' -1h 24' +6h 27' +10h 07' +9h 37' +9h 50' +9h 08' +1h 12' -6h 40' -10h 05' -9h 37'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +42 +42 +42.1 +41.8 +42.1 +42.2 +42.1 +41.8 +42.1 +41.9 +41.9 +42.2   +42

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