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Dakhla vs Antofagasta Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Dakhla, Western Sahara and Antofagasta, Chile is approximately 7,885 km or 4,900 mi.
  • To reach Dakhla in this distance one would set out from Antofagasta bearing 52.1° or NE and follow the great circles arc to approach Dakhla bearing 52.3° or NE .
  • Dakhla has a subtropical hot desert climate (BWh) whereas Antofagasta has a mid-latitude cool desert climate (BWk).
  • Dakhla is in or near the subtropical desert biome whereas Antofagasta is in or near the warm temperate desert biome.
  • The average temperature is 4 °C (7.2°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 1.1 °C (2°F) less in Dakhla. The continentality subtype is truly hyperoceanic for both.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 31.3 mm (1.2 in) more which is equivalent to 31.3 l/m² (0.77 US gal/ft²) or 313,000 l/ha (33,462 US gal/ac) more. About 19 2/5 as much.
  • There are 568 more hours of sunlight per year in Dakhla. In whichever way circa 1h 32' more per day or about 1 2/9 as many.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 0.6° higher in Dakhla than in Antofagasta.
  • Relative humidity levels are 6.2% lower.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 2.5°C (4.6°F) higher.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) -2 (-4) -2 (-4) +0 (0) +2 (+4) +5 (+9) +7 (+13) +8 (+14) +9 (+16) +9 (+16) +7 (+13) +5 (+9) -1 (-2) +4 (+7)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) -3 (-5) -1 (-3) +0 (+1) +3 (+5) +5 (+9) +7 (+13) +8 (+15) +9 (+16) +9 (+16) +7 (+13) +4 (+7) 0 (0) +4 (+7)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) -4 (-7) -3 (-5) -1 (-2) +2 (+4) +3 (+5) +6 (+11) +7 (+13) +8 (+14) +7 (+13) +6 (+11) +2 (+4) -1 (-2) +3 (+5)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +2 (+0) +1 (+0) +1 (+0) +1 (+0) +1 (+0) 0 (0) 0 (0) +1 (+0) +10 (+0) +2 (+0) +3 (+0) +10 (+0) +31 (+1)
rain days iconNumber of Precipitation Days (% chance of precip. on a day ) +2 (+6) +1 (+4) +1 (+3) +1 (+3) +1 (+3) 0 ( 0) -1 ( -3) +1 (+3) +2 (+7) +1 (+3) +1 (+3) +2 (+6)   +12 (+3)
sunshine iconAverage Sunlight Hours/ Day -2h 07' -1h 54' +1h 17' +5h 00' +3h 05' +3h 06' +2h 21' +2h 34' +2h 28' +2h 44' +1h 32' -1h 34'   +1h 32'
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -2h 33' -1h 35' -0h 17' +1h 06' +2h 16' +2h 51' +2h 35' +1h 35' +0h 15' -1h 08' -2h 17' -2h 51'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -39.1 -20.9 +0.5 +23.6 +40.1 +46.4 +40.2 +23.7 +1 -21.6 -39 -46.7   +0.6
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) -10 -10 -10 -9 -8 -6 -3 -2 -2 -2 -4 -8   -6.2
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) -4.5 (-8) -3.5 (-6) -1.8 (-3) +0.8 (+1) +3 (+5) +5.6 (+10) +7.3 (+13) +8.2 (+15) +8 (+14) +6.3 (+11) +3.1 (+6) -2 (-4) +2.5 (+5)

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