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Orkney Islands vs Phoenix, Arizona Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Orkney Islands, Uk and Phoenix, Arizona, Usa is approximately 7,858 km or 4,883 mi.
  • To reach Orkney Islands in this distance one would set out from Phoenix, Arizona bearing 31.1° or NNE and follow the great circles arc to approach Orkney Islands bearing 123.3° or ESE .
  • Orkney Islands has a marine west coast climate (Cfb) whereas Phoenix, Arizona has a subtropical hot desert climate (BWh).
  • The average annual temperature is 14.5 °C (26.1°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 13.2 °C (23.8°F) less in Orkney Islands. The continentality subtype is barely hyperoceanic as opposed to subcontinental.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 753.4 mm (29.7 in) more which is equivalent to 753.4 l/m² (18.49 US gal/ft²) or 7,534,000 l/ha (805,435 US gal/ac) more. About 4 7/8 as much.
  • There are 2837 fewer hours of sunlight per year in Orkney Islands. In whichever way circa 7h 45' less per day or about 2/7 as many.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 25.5° lower in Orkney Islands than in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • Relative humidity levels are 50% higher.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 0.9°C (1.7°F) higher.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) -13 (-23) -16 (-28) -17 (-31) -20 (-36) -22 (-40) -26 (-46) -25 (-45) -24 (-43) -23 (-41) -20 (-36) -16 (-28) -12 (-22) -19 (-35)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) -8 (-14) -10 (-19) -12 (-21) -15 (-26) -17 (-31) -20 (-36) -21 (-38) -20 (-36) -18 (-33) -15 (-26) -10 (-18) -7 (-13) -14 (-26)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) -3 (-6) -5 (-9) -6 (-11) -9 (-16) -12 (-21) -15 (-26) -17 (-31) -16 (-29) -14 (-25) -9 (-16) -4 (-8) -2 (-4) -9 (-17)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +88 (+3) +62 (+2) +43 (+2) +45 (+2) +43 (+2) +43 (+2) +50 (+2) +51 (+2) +56 (+2) +97 (+4) +90 (+4) +87 (+3) +753 (+30)
rain days iconNumber of Precipitation Days (% chance of precip. on a day ) +17 (+55) +13 (+46) +11 (+35) +11 (+37) +10 (+32) +9 (+30) +9 (+29) +9 (+29) +12 (+40) +17 (+55) +18 (+60) +18 (+58)   +154 (+42)
sunshine iconAverage Sunlight Hours/ Day -7h 21' -7h 28' -7h 29' -7h 00' -7h 42' -8h 02' -8h 13' -8h 03' -8h 00' -7h 52' -8h 04' -7h 54'   -7h 45'
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -3h 18' -1h 55' -0h 20' +1h 18' +2h 51' +3h 49' +3h 22' +1h 55' +0h 17' -1h 20' -2h 54' -3h 49'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -25.5 -25.5 -25.6 -25.6 -25.5 -25.5 -25.4 -25.4 -25.3 -25.3 -25.4 -25.5   -25.5
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) +41 +40 +49 +50 +59 +60 +50 +47 +52 +54 +53 +44   +49.9
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) +1.6 (+3) -0.4 (-1) +2.2 (+4) +2.1 (+4) +4.8 (+9) +3.8 (+7) -4.2 (-8) -5.6 (-10) -1.5 (-3) +1.4 (+3) +4 (+7) +3.1 (+6) +0.9 (+2)

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