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Reykjavík vs Niigata Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Reykjavík, Iceland and Niigata, Japan is approximately 8,545 km or 5,310 mi.
  • To reach Reykjavík in this distance one would set out from Niigata bearing 351.6° or N and follow the great circles arc to approach Reykjavík bearing 195.3° or SSW .
  • Reykjavík has a subpolar oceanic climate (Cfc) whereas Niigata has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa).
  • Reykjavík is in or near the boreal wet forest biome whereas Niigata is in or near the cool temperate wet forest biome.
  • The annual mean temperature is 8.9 °C (16°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 13 °C (23.4°F) less in Reykjavík. The continentality subtype is truly oceanic as opposed to subcontinental.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 980.2 mm (38.6 in) less which is equivalent to 980.2 l/m² (24.06 US gal/ft²) or 9,802,000 l/ha (1,047,899 US gal/ac) less. About 4/9 as much.
  • There are 601 fewer hours of sunlight per year in Reykjavík. In whichever way circa 1h 38' less per day or about 2/3 as many.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 26.2° lower in Reykjavík than in Niigata.
  • Relative humidity levels are 5.4% higher.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 7.5°C (13.4°F) lower.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) -3 (-5) -2 (-4) -5 (-8) -10 (-17) -11 (-19) -12 (-21) -14 (-25) -16 (-29) -14 (-26) -13 (-23) -10 (-17) -6 (-11) -10 (-17)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) -3 (-5) -2 (-3) -5 (-8) -8 (-14) -10 (-18) -11 (-20) -14 (-25) -16 (-29) -14 (-26) -11 (-20) -9 (-16) -5 (-9) -9 (-16)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) -2 (-3) -1 (-3) -3 (-5) -6 (-10) -8 (-15) -10 (-18) -12 (-22) -15 (-27) -12 (-22) -9 (-16) -6 (-11) -4 (-7) -7 (-13)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -115 (-5) -57 (-2) -21 (-1) -34 (-1) -54 (-2) -67 (-3) -130 (-5) -72 (-3) -91 (-4) -73 (-3) -125 (-5) -141 (-6) -980 (-39)
rain days iconNumber of Precipitation Days (% chance of precip. on a day ) -2 ( -6) -2 ( -7) +1 (+3) +6 (+20) +6 (+19) +4 (+13) +2 (+6) +5 (+16) +6 (+20) +7 (+23) 0 ( 0) -4 ( -13)   +29 (+8)
sunshine iconAverage Sunlight Hours/ Day -1h 29' -0h 55' -0h 56' -2h 10' -1h 13' -0h 40' -0h 52' -2h 50' -2h 06' -2h 21' -2h 32' -1h 36'   -1h 38'
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -4h 40' -2h 32' -0h 26' +1h 41' +3h 55' +5h 36' +4h 46' +2h 32' +0h 22' -1h 45' -3h 59' -5h 37'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -26 -26 -26 -26.1 -26.1 -26.2 -26.2 -26.4 -26.3 -26.2 -26.1 -26   -26.2
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) +3.2 +5.6 +8.4 +10 +5.7 +3 +2.9 +5.9 +4 +6.6 +6 +3.5   +5.4
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) -1.8 (-3) -0.6 (-1) -2.4 (-4) -5.7 (-10) -8.3 (-15) -10.2 (-18) -12.7 (-23) -14.2 (-26) -13 (-23) -9.5 (-17) -7.2 (-13) -3.9 (-7) -7.5 (-14)

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