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Reykjavík vs Catania, Sicily Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Reykjavík, Iceland and Catania, Sicily, Italy is approximately 3,837 km or 2,385 mi.
  • To reach Reykjavík in this distance one would set out from Catania, Sicily bearing 332.4° or NNW and follow the great circles arc to approach Reykjavík bearing 302.6° or WNW .
  • Reykjavík has a subpolar oceanic climate (Cfc) whereas Catania, Sicily has a Mediterranean hot climate (Csa).
  • Reykjavík is in or near the boreal wet forest biome whereas Catania, Sicily is in or near the subtropical thorn woodland biome.
  • The annual mean temperature is 13 °C (23.4°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 4 °C (7.2°F) less in Reykjavík. The continentality subtype is truly oceanic for both.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 251 mm (9.9 in) more which is equivalent to 251 l/m² (6.16 US gal/ft²) or 2,510,000 l/ha (268,336 US gal/ac) more. About 1 1/2 as much.
  • There are 1234 fewer hours of sunlight per year in Reykjavík. In whichever way circa 3h 22' less per day or about 1/2 as many.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 26.6° lower in Reykjavík than in Catania, Sicily.
  • Relative humidity levels are 8.8% higher.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 10.6°C (19°F) lower.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) -14 (-25) -13 (-24) -14 (-25) -14 (-26) -14 (-26) -16 (-29) -18 (-32) -18 (-32) -18 (-33) -18 (-32) -16 (-29) -15 (-27) -16 (-28)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) -11 (-20) -11 (-19) -12 (-21) -11 (-21) -12 (-21) -13 (-23) -15 (-26) -15 (-28) -16 (-28) -15 (-27) -14 (-25) -12 (-22) -13 (-23)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) -7 (-13) -7 (-13) -8 (-14) -7 (-13) -8 (-14) -9 (-15) -10 (-17) -11 (-20) -11 (-20) -11 (-19) -10 (-17) -9 (-16) -9 (-16)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +1 (+0) +19 (+1) +36 (+1) +23 (+1) +25 (+1) +44 (+2) +47 (+2) +53 (+2) +22 (+1) -21 (-1) +10 (+0) -7 (0) +251 (+10)
rain days iconNumber of Precipitation Days (% chance of precip. on a day ) +11 (+35) +12 (+42) +12 (+39) +14 (+47) +13 (+42) +13 (+43) +14 (+45) +15 (+48) +16 (+53) +14 (+45) +11 (+37) +12 (+39)   +157 (+43)
sunshine iconAverage Sunlight Hours/ Day -3h 11' -2h 32' -1h 58' -2h 06' -1h 54' -3h 30' -4h 29' -3h 42' -4h 42' -3h 40' -4h 32' -4h 11'   -3h 22'
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -4h 42' -2h 33' -0h 26' +1h 42' +3h 57' +5h 39' +4h 49' +2h 34' +0h 22' -1h 46' -4h 01' -5h 39'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -26.5 -26.5 -26.6 -26.7 -26.6 -26.7 -26.6 -26.7 -26.7 -26.6 -26.5 -26.4   -26.6
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) +5.2 +7.6 +7.4 +8 +7.7 +14 +16.9 +13.9 +11 +7.6 +4 +2.5   +8.8
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) -9.3 (-17) -8.4 (-15) -9.4 (-17) -9.4 (-17) -9.6 (-17) -9.5 (-17) -10.3 (-19) -11.8 (-21) -12.9 (-23) -12.8 (-23) -12.5 (-23) -10.8 (-19) -10.6 (-19)

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