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Geneva vs Raufarhöfn Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Geneva, Switzerland and Raufarhöfn, Iceland is approximately 2,595 km or 1,612 mi.
  • To reach Geneva in this distance one would set out from Raufarhöfn bearing 139° or SE and follow the great circles arc to approach Geneva bearing 157.7° or SSE .
  • Geneva has a marine west coast climate (Cfb) whereas Raufarhöfn has a tundra climate (ET).
  • Geneva is in or near the cool temperate moist forest biome whereas Raufarhöfn is in or near the subpolar rain tundra biome.
  • The annual mean temperature is 7.6 °C (13.7°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 8.2 °C (14.8°F) more in Geneva. The continentality subtype is semicontinental as opposed to barely hyperoceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 172.1 mm (6.8 in) more which is equivalent to 172.1 l/m² (4.22 US gal/ft²) or 1,721,000 l/ha (183,986 US gal/ac) more. About 1 1/4 as much.
  • There are 1042 more hours of sunlight per year in Geneva. In whichever way circa 2h 50' more per day or about 2 as many.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 20.1° higher in Geneva than in Raufarhöfn.
  • Relative humidity levels are 9.6% lower.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 5.4°C (9.7°F) higher.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) +3 (+5) +4 (+8) +7 (+13) +11 (+19) +12 (+21) +13 (+23) +14 (+24) +14 (+25) +11 (+20) +8 (+14) +5 (+9) +3 (+6) +9 (+16)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +3 (+5) +4 (+7) +7 (+13) +9 (+16) +10 (+18) +10 (+18) +11 (+20) +10 (+18) +10 (+17) +7 (+13) +6 (+10) +4 (+7) +8 (+14)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) +2 (+3) +3 (+5) +4 (+8) +6 (+10) +6 (+11) +6 (+11) +6 (+10) +6 (+11) +5 (+9) +4 (+8) +4 (+7) +3 (+5) +5 (+8)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -3 (0) +18 (+1) +8 (+0) +14 (+1) +44 (+2) +45 (+2) +17 (+1) +20 (+1) +8 (+0) -13 (-1) +8 (+0) +6 (+0) +172 (+7)
rain days iconNumber of Precipitation Days (% chance of precip. on a day ) -5 ( -16) -6 ( -21) -6 ( -19) -5 ( -17) -1 ( -3) +1 (+3) -4 ( -13) -5 ( -16) -7 ( -23) -7 ( -23) -6 ( -20) -8 ( -26)   -59 ( -16)
sunshine iconAverage Sunlight Hours/ Day +1h 21' +2h 03' +2h 27' +2h 56' +2h 50' +3h 04' +4h 40' +5h 29' +3h 50' +2h 30' +1h 32' +1h 25'   +2h 50'
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day +5h 11' +2h 33' +0h 25' -1h 40' -4h 09' -6h 57' -5h 21' -2h 33' -0h 22' +1h 44' +4h 14' +6h 57'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +20 +20.1 +20.2 +20.2 +20.2 +20.2 +20.2 +20.2 +20.2 +20.1 +20 +19.8   +20.1
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) +3 -1.6 -6.4 -10.9 -13.7 -18.6 -24.2 -21.4 -14 -6.5 -2.2 +1.8   -9.6
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) +3.2 (+6) +3.4 (+6) +5.5 (+10) +6.3 (+11) +7.1 (+13) +6.2 (+11) +5.9 (+11) +5.7 (+10) +6.8 (+12) +6 (+11) +4.8 (+9) +3.8 (+7) +5.4 (+10)

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