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Lerwick, Shetland Islands vs Washington, District Of Columbia Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Uk and Washington, District Of Columbia, Usa is approximately 5,594 km or 3,476 mi.
  • To reach Lerwick, Shetland Islands in this distance one would set out from Washington, District Of Columbia bearing 38.9° or NE and follow the great circles arc to approach Lerwick, Shetland Islands bearing 101° or E .
  • Lerwick, Shetland Islands has a marine west coast climate (Cfb) whereas Washington, District Of Columbia has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa).
  • The average temperature is 7.6 °C (13.7°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 16.6 °C (29.9°F) less in Lerwick, Shetland Islands. The continentality subtype is barely hyperoceanic as opposed to subcontinental.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 227.9 mm (9 in) more which is equivalent to 227.9 l/m² (5.59 US gal/ft²) or 2,279,000 l/ha (243,640 US gal/ac) more. About 1 1/4 as much.
  • There are 1519 fewer hours of sunlight per year in Lerwick, Shetland Islands. In whichever way circa 4h 09' less per day or about 2/5 as many.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 21.3° lower in Lerwick, Shetland Islands than in Washington, District Of Columbia.
  • Relative humidity levels are 31.3% higher.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 0.3°C (0.6°F) lower.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) +0 (-1) -3 (-5) -8 (-14) -12 (-21) -15 (-26) -17 (-30) -18 (-32) -16 (-30) -14 (-26) -10 (-19) -7 (-13) -2 (-4) -10 (-18)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +2 (+3) 0 (0) -5 (-8) -8 (-15) -12 (-21) -14 (-26) -15 (-28) -14 (-25) -12 (-21) -7 (-13) -5 (-9) 0 (0) -8 (-14)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) +4 (+7) +3 (+5) -2 (-3) -5 (-10) -9 (-15) -12 (-21) -13 (-23) -12 (-21) -9 (-16) -4 (-7) -2 (-4) +2 (+4) -5 (-9)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +62 (+2) +23 (+1) +34 (+1) +3 (+0) -31 (-1) -26 (-1) -35 (-1) -20 (-1) +34 (+1) +57 (+2) +64 (+3) +63 (+2) +228 (+9)
rain days iconNumber of Precipitation Days (% chance of precip. on a day ) +14 (+45) +13 (+46) +8 (+26) +11 (+37) +3 (+10) +5 (+17) +6 (+19) +7 (+23) +10 (+33) +15 (+48) +15 (+50) +15 (+48)   +122 (+34)
sunshine iconAverage Sunlight Hours/ Day -4h 05' -3h 45' -3h 54' -2h 52' -2h 50' -4h 32' -5h 09' -4h 40' -4h 20' -4h 38' -4h 52' -4h 11'   -4h 09'
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -3h 11' -1h 48' -0h 19' +1h 13' +2h 44' +3h 42' +3h 15' +1h 49' +0h 16' -1h 16' -2h 46' -3h 42'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -21.2 -21.3 -21.3 -21.4 -21.3 -21.3 -21.2 -21.2 -21.2 -21.1 -21.2 -21.2   -21.3
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) +28 +32 +34 +34 +28 +29 +32 +30 +30 +31 +36 +32   +31.3
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) +6.2 (+11) +5.7 (+10) +2.9 (+5) +0.1 (+0) -4.1 (-7) -6.8 (-12) -6.7 (-12) -6.5 (-12) -4.3 (-8) -0.5 (-1) +3.7 (+7) +6.2 (+11) -0.3 (-1)

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