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Lerwick, Shetland Islands vs Abu Dhabi Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Uk and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is approximately 5,801 km or 3,605 mi.
  • To reach Lerwick, Shetland Islands in this distance one would set out from Abu Dhabi bearing 328.6° or NNW and follow the great circles arc to approach Lerwick, Shetland Islands bearing 287.5° or WNW .
  • Lerwick, Shetland Islands has a marine west coast climate (Cfb) whereas Abu Dhabi has a subtropical hot desert climate (BWh).
  • The average temperature is 19.8 °C (35.6°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 7.8 °C (14°F) less in Lerwick, Shetland Islands. The continentality subtype is barely hyperoceanic as opposed to truly oceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 1120.1 mm (44.1 in) more which is equivalent to 1120.1 l/m² (27.49 US gal/ft²) or 11,201,000 l/ha (1,197,461 US gal/ac) more. About 13 3/5 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 35.6° lower in Lerwick, Shetland Islands than in Abu Dhabi.
  • Relative humidity levels are 22.7% higher.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 13.8°C (24.9°F) lower.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Lerwick, Shetland Islands relative to Abu Dhabi. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of Abu Dhabi vs Lerwick, Shetland Islands.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) -15 (-26) -16 (-29) -18 (-33) -21 (-38) -23 (-41) -22 (-40) -23 (-41) -23 (-41) -22 (-40) -20 (-36) -19 (-34) -16 (-29) -20 (-36)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +127 (+5) +50 (+2) +89 (+4) +65 (+3) +62 (+2) +60 (+2) +62 (+2) +79 (+3) +118 (+5) +134 (+5) +141 (+6) +133 (+5) +1120 (+44)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -4h 14' -2h 27' -0h 26' +1h 40' +3h 40' +4h 53' +4h 19' +2h 28' +0h 22' -1h 43' -3h 43' -4h 54'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -35.5 -35.5 -35.6 -35.6 -35.6 -35.6 -35.5 -35.7 -35.7 -35.6 -35.6 -35.6   -35.6
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) +17 +17 +21 +24 +27 +24 +29 +27 +24 +22 +22 +19   +22.8
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) -11.2 (-20) -12.1 (-22) -13 (-23) -14.3 (-26) -14.8 (-27) -15.6 (-28) -14.7 (-26) -15.3 (-28) -15.6 (-28) -15.1 (-27) -13.1 (-24) -11.3 (-20) -13.8 (-25)

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