This site may contain signs of a lockdown.

Compare with: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Vs > Koumac
Uk flag

Orkney Islands vs Koumac Climate & Distance Between

New Caledonia flag
  • The distance between Orkney Islands, Uk and Koumac, New Caledonia is approximately 15,624 km or 9,709 mi.
  • To reach Orkney Islands in this distance one would set out from Koumac bearing 349.6° or N and follow the great circles arc to approach Orkney Islands bearing 199.1° or SSW .
  • Orkney Islands has a marine west coast climate (Cfb) whereas Koumac has a tropical wet and dry/ savanna climate with dry winters (Aw).
  • The mean temperature is 15.2 °C (27.3°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 2.8 °C (5°F) more in Orkney Islands. The continentality subtype is barely hyperoceanic as opposed to truly hyperoceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 65.8 mm (2.6 in) less which is equivalent to 65.8 l/m² (1.61 US gal/ft²) or 658,000 l/ha (70,345 US gal/ac) less. About 1 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 36.7° lower in Orkney Islands than in Koumac.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) -24 (-43) -24 (-43) -22 (-40) -19 (-34) -15 (-26) -11 (-20) -8 (-14) -8 (-15) -11 (-20) -16 (-28) -20 (-36) -22 (-40) -17 (-30)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) -22 (-40) -22 (-40) -21 (-38) -18 (-32) -14 (-25) -10 (-19) -7 (-13) -7 (-13) -10 (-17) -13 (-24) -18 (-32) -20 (-36) -15 (-27)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) -21 (-37) -21 (-37) -19 (-35) -17 (-30) -13 (-23) -10 (-18) -6 (-11) -6 (-11) -8 (-14) -11 (-20) -15 (-27) -18 (-33) -14 (-25)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -68 (-3) -98 (-4) -62 (-2) -16 (-1) -14 (-1) -24 (-1) +18 (+1) +31 (+1) +39 (+2) +74 (+3) +43 (+2) +11 (+0) -66 (-3)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -6h 21' -3h 49' -0h 41' +2h 36' +5h 33' +7h 13' +6h 27' +3h 49' +0h 35' -2h 42' -5h 38' -7h 13'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -76.1 -59 -37.8 -14.7 +2 +8.5 +2.6 -14.1 -36.9 -59.1 -75.5 -79.4   -36.7

Url to share!

Orkney Islands vs Koumac Discussion

You are welcome to incorporate your thoughts on the differences in climate or other matters such as contrasts in culture, standard of living, demographics etc.

Comments are off.


Compare with: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Countries A-Z:         A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | R | S | T | U | V | W | Y | Z
Bright Future Dir.

© 2009 - 2015 climatemps.com - Sitemap - Contact Us - Privacy Policy -