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Reykjavík vs Istanbul Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Reykjavík, Iceland and Istanbul, Turkey is approximately 4,128 km or 2,565 mi.
  • To reach Reykjavík in this distance one would set out from Istanbul bearing 325.8° or NW and follow the great circles arc to approach Reykjavík bearing 283.6° or WNW .
  • Reykjavík has a subpolar oceanic climate (Cfc) whereas Istanbul has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa).
  • Reykjavík is in or near the boreal wet forest biome whereas Istanbul is in or near the warm temperate dry forest biome.
  • The average temperature is 9.8 °C (17.7°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 6.9 °C (12.4°F) less in Reykjavík. The continentality subtype is truly oceanic as opposed to semicontinental.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 359.2 mm (14.1 in) more which is equivalent to 359.2 l/m² (8.82 US gal/ft²) or 3,592,000 l/ha (384,009 US gal/ac) more. About 1 5/6 as much.
  • There are 1163 fewer hours of sunlight per year in Reykjavík. In whichever way circa 3h 10' less per day or about 1/2 as many.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 23.1° lower in Reykjavík than in Istanbul.
  • Relative humidity levels are 3.3% higher.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 8.7°C (15.6°F) lower.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) -6 (-11) -6 (-11) -7 (-13) -10 (-18) -11 (-20) -13 (-23) -14 (-25) -14 (-25) -13 (-23) -13 (-23) -11 (-20) -9 (-16) -11 (-19)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) -6 (-11) -5 (-9) -7 (-12) -9 (-15) -10 (-18) -12 (-21) -12 (-22) -13 (-24) -13 (-23) -12 (-22) -11 (-20) -8 (-15) -10 (-18)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) -5 (-9) -4 (-7) -4 (-7) -6 (-11) -8 (-14) -9 (-16) -9 (-16) -11 (-20) -10 (-18) -10 (-18) -9 (-16) -7 (-13) -8 (-14)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +49 (+2) +45 (+2) +48 (+2) +12 (+0) -34 (-1) -14 (-1) +24 (+1) +38 (+1) +42 (+2) +56 (+2) +44 (+2) +52 (+2) +359 (+14)
rain days iconNumber of Precipitation Days (% chance of precip. on a day ) +8 (+26) +6 (+21) +8 (+26) +10 (+33) +10 (+32) +10 (+33) +12 (+39) +12 (+39) +13 (+43) +14 (+45) +7 (+23) +6 (+19)   +116 (+32)
sunshine iconAverage Sunlight Hours/ Day -1h 50' -1h 35' -0h 56' -1h 46' -2h 44' -4h 32' -5h 48' -5h 32' -4h 40' -3h 34' -2h 34' -2h 30'   -3h 10'
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -4h 23' -2h 22' -0h 24' +1h 34' +3h 41' +5h 18' +4h 29' +2h 22' +0h 21' -1h 38' -3h 45' -5h 18'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -23 -23 -23.1 -23.1 -23.1 -23.2 -23.1 -23.2 -23.2 -23.1 -23 -22.9   -23.1
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) -1.8 +0.6 +1.4 +4 +1.7 +8 +10.9 +10.9 +5 +1.6 -1 -1.5   +3.3
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) -5.7 (-10) -4.5 (-8) -5.7 (-10) -7.5 (-14) -9.6 (-17) -9.5 (-17) -9.7 (-17) -10.5 (-19) -11.2 (-20) -11.5 (-21) -10.6 (-19) -7.9 (-14) -8.7 (-16)

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