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Orkney Islands vs Wilkes-Barre-Scranton, Pa Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Orkney Islands, Uk and Wilkes-Barre-Scranton, Pa, Usa is approximately 5,243 km or 3,258 mi.
  • To reach Orkney Islands in this distance one would set out from Wilkes-Barre-Scranton, Pa bearing 42.2° or NE and follow the great circles arc to approach Orkney Islands bearing 101.9° or ESE .
  • Orkney Islands has a marine west coast climate (Cfb) whereas Wilkes-Barre-Scranton, Pa has a hot summer continental climate with no dry season (Dfa).
  • The mean temperature is 1.4 °C (2.5°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 17.2 °C (31°F) less in Orkney Islands. The continentality subtype is barely hyperoceanic as opposed to subcontinental.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 29 mm (1.1 in) more which is equivalent to 29 l/m² (0.71 US gal/ft²) or 290,000 l/ha (31,003 US gal/ac) more. About 1 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 17.6° lower in Orkney Islands than in Wilkes-Barre-Scranton, Pa.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Orkney Islands relative to Wilkes-Barre-Scranton, Pa. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of Wilkes-Barre-Scranton, Pa vs Orkney Islands.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) +6 (+11) +5 (+8) +-1 (-1) -5 (-10) -9 (-16) -11 (-20) -12 (-21) -11 (-19) -8 (-15) -5 (-9) +-1 (-2) +4 (+8) -4 (-7)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +8 (+15) +7 (+12) +2 (+4) -2 (-4) -6 (-11) -9 (-15) -9 (-16) -8 (-15) -6 (-10) -2 (-3) +1 (+2) +6 (+11) -1 (-3)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) +10 (+18) +9 (+17) +5 (+9) +1 (+1) -3 (-6) -6 (-10) -6 (-12) -6 (-10) -3 (-5) +1 (+3) +4 (+7) +8 (+14) +1 (+2)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +52 (+2) +24 (+1) +0 (+0) -24 (-1) -47 (-2) -55 (-2) -25 (-1) -9 (0) -6 (0) +42 (+2) +29 (+1) +48 (+2) +29 (+1)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -2h 38' -1h 30' -0h 15' +1h 01' +2h 16' +3h 04' +2h 41' +1h 31' +0h 13' -1h 03' -2h 18' -3h 04'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -17.6 -17.6 -17.6 -17.7 -17.6 -17.6 -17.5 -17.5 -17.5 -17.4 -17.5 -17.6   -17.6

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