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Ushuaia vs Mcmurdo Sound Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Ushuaia, Argentina and Mcmurdo Sound, Antarctica is approximately 4,801 km or 2,984 mi.
  • To reach Ushuaia in this distance one would set out from Mcmurdo Sound bearing 136.4° or SE and follow the great circles arc to approach Ushuaia bearing 14.6° or NNE .
  • Ushuaia has a tundra climate (ET) whereas Mcmurdo Sound has a ice cap climate (EF).
  • The average temperature is 23.1 °C (41.6°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 16.3 °C (29.3°F) less in Ushuaia. The continentality subtype is barely hyperoceanic as opposed to subcontinental.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 316.7 mm (12.5 in) more which is equivalent to 316.7 l/m² (7.77 US gal/ft²) or 3,167,000 l/ha (338,573 US gal/ac) more. About 2 1/2 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 23° higher in Ushuaia than in Mcmurdo Sound.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +12 (+22) +18 (+33) +25 (+45) +27 (+48) +27 (+48) +25 (+44) +27 (+49) +30 (+53) +30 (+54) +26 (+46) +18 (+32) +13 (+23) +23 (+41)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +23 (+1) +16 (+1) +37 (+1) +38 (+2) +32 (+1) +20 (+1) +19 (+1) +32 (+1) +32 (+1) +15 (+1) +23 (+1) +29 (+1) +317 (+12)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -7h 37' -7h 56' -1h 10' +5h 32' +8h 09' +7h 03' +7h 33' +7h 48' +1h 00' -5h 44' -8h 06' -7h 02'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +22.9 +22.7 +22.7 +22.4 +22.9 +23.1 +23.2 +22.9 +23.3 +23.1 +23.1 +23   +23

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