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Orkney Islands vs Memphis, Tennessee Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Orkney Islands, Uk and Memphis, Tennessee, Usa is approximately 6,573 km or 4,085 mi.
  • To reach Orkney Islands in this distance one would set out from Memphis, Tennessee bearing 36.9° or NE and follow the great circles arc to approach Orkney Islands bearing 107.7° or ESE .
  • Orkney Islands has a marine west coast climate (Cfb) whereas Memphis, Tennessee has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa).
  • The mean temperature is 8.7 °C (15.6°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 14.8 °C (26.6°F) less in Orkney Islands. The continentality subtype is barely hyperoceanic as opposed to subcontinental.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 375.4 mm (14.8 in) less which is equivalent to 375.4 l/m² (9.21 US gal/ft²) or 3,754,000 l/ha (401,328 US gal/ac) less. About 5/7 as much.
  • There are 1653 fewer hours of sunlight per year in Orkney Islands. In whichever way circa 4h 31' less per day or about 3/7 as many.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 23.8° lower in Orkney Islands than in Memphis, Tennessee.
  • Relative humidity levels are 24.5% higher.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 3.1°C (5.6°F) lower.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) -3 (-6) -6 (-11) -10 (-19) -14 (-25) -15 (-27) -18 (-32) -18 (-32) -17 (-30) -15 (-27) -13 (-23) -9 (-16) -4 (-8) -12 (-21)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) 0 (-1) -3 (-5) -7 (-12) -11 (-19) -13 (-23) -15 (-27) -15 (-27) -14 (-26) -12 (-21) -8 (-15) -5 (-9) -2 (-3) -9 (-16)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) +3 (+5) +0 (+1) -3 (-6) -7 (-13) -10 (-18) -13 (-23) -13 (-23) -12 (-21) -9 (-16) -4 (-7) -1 (-2) +1 (+3) -6 (-10)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +10 (+0) -32 (-1) -72 (-3) -88 (-3) -81 (-3) -45 (-2) -25 (-1) -12 (0) -12 (0) +37 (+1) -23 (-1) -34 (-1) -375 (-15)
rain days iconNumber of Precipitation Days (% chance of precip. on a day ) +11 (+35) +8 (+28) +4 (+13) +4 (+13) +2 (+6) +2 (+7) +6 (+19) +8 (+26) +10 (+33) +13 (+42) +12 (+40) +12 (+39)   +92 (+25)
sunshine iconAverage Sunlight Hours/ Day -2h 58' -3h 15' -3h 07' -3h 08' -3h 46' -5h 18' -6h 17' -6h 19' -5h 10' -5h 25' -5h 12' -4h 15'   -4h 31'
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -3h 11' -1h 50' -0h 19' +1h 14' +2h 45' +3h 40' +3h 14' +1h 50' +0h 16' -1h 17' -2h 47' -3h 41'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -23.9 -23.9 -23.9 -24 -23.9 -23.9 -23.8 -23.8 -23.7 -23.7 -23.8 -23.8   -23.8
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) +20 +20 +23 +21 +23 +23 +22 +27 +27 +33 +31 +23   +24.4
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) +3.2 (+6) +1.2 (+2) -1.7 (-3) -5.4 (-10) -7 (-13) -9.1 (-16) -9.4 (-17) -7.4 (-13) -5.2 (-9) -0.7 (-1) +1.6 (+3) +2.9 (+5) -3.1 (-6)

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