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Reykjavík vs Amherst, Ma Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Reykjavík, Iceland and Amherst, Ma, Usa is approximately 4,039 km or 2,510 mi.
  • To reach Reykjavík in this distance one would set out from Amherst, Ma bearing 35° or NE and follow the great circles arc to approach Reykjavík bearing 77.5° or ENE .
  • Reykjavík has a subpolar oceanic climate (Cfc) whereas Amherst, Ma has a hot summer continental climate with no dry season (Dfa).
  • Reykjavík is in or near the boreal wet forest biome whereas Amherst, Ma is in or near the cool temperate moist forest biome.
  • The mean temperature is 5 °C (9°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 15.7 °C (28.3°F) less in Reykjavík. The continentality subtype is truly oceanic as opposed to subcontinental.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 281.3 mm (11.1 in) less which is equivalent to 281.3 l/m² (6.9 US gal/ft²) or 2,813,000 l/ha (300,728 US gal/ac) less. About 3/4 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 22.1° lower in Reykjavík than in Amherst, Ma.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Reykjavík relative to Amherst, Ma. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of Amherst, Ma vs Reykjavík.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) +0 (+1) +0 (-1) -5 (-8) -10 (-18) -12 (-22) -15 (-26) -15 (-27) -14 (-26) -13 (-24) -11 (-21) -7 (-13) +-2 (-3) -9 (-16)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +4 (+8) +4 (+6) -2 (-3) -6 (-10) -8 (-15) -11 (-19) -12 (-21) -11 (-19) -10 (-17) -7 (-12) -4 (-8) +2 (+3) -5 (-9)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) +9 (+16) +8 (+14) +3 (+5) 0 (0) -3 (-5) -5 (-9) -6 (-11) -6 (-10) -3 (-6) -1 (-1) +1 (+1) +5 (+10) +0 (+0)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -5 (0) -3 (0) 0 (0) -34 (-1) -55 (-2) -47 (-2) -44 (-2) -31 (-1) -20 (-1) -2 (0) -25 (-1) -16 (-1) -281 (-11)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -4h 17' -2h 18' -0h 23' +1h 32' +3h 36' +5h 11' +4h 23' +2h 19' +0h 20' -1h 35' -3h 39' -5h 11'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -22.1 -22.1 -22.2 -22.2 -22.2 -22.1 -22 -22.1 -22 -22 -21.9 -21.9   -22.1

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