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Merauke, Papua vs Kwajalein Island Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Merauke, Papua, Indonesia and Kwajalein Island, Marshall Islands is approximately 3,583 km or 2,226 mi.
  • To reach Merauke, Papua in this distance one would set out from Kwajalein Island bearing 238.5° or WSW and follow the great circles arc to approach Merauke, Papua bearing 238.4° or WSW .
  • Merauke, Papua has a tropical wet and dry/ savanna climate with dry winters (Aw) whereas Kwajalein Island has a tropical rainforest climate (Af).
  • The average annual temperature is 1.8 °C (3.2°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 1.5 °C (2.7°F) more in Merauke, Papua. The continentality subtype is extremely hyperoceanic for both.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 1137 mm (44.8 in) less which is equivalent to 1137 l/m² (27.9 US gal/ft²) or 11,370,000 l/ha (1,215,528 US gal/ac) less. About 5/9 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 0.6° lower in Merauke, Papua than in Kwajalein Island.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Merauke, Papua relative to Kwajalein Island. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of Kwajalein Island vs Merauke, Papua.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) 0 (-1) -2 (-3) -1 (-2) -2 (-3) -2 (-3) -3 (-5) -3 (-5) -3 (-5) -3 (-5) -2 (-3) -1 (-1) -1 (-1) -2 (-3)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +88 (+3) +270 (+11) +98 (+4) -6 (0) -171 (-7) -191 (-8) -228 (-9) -241 (-9) -293 (-12) -276 (-11) -209 (-8) +20 (+1) -1137 (-45)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day +0h 52' +0h 33' +0h 06' -0h 22' -0h 47' -0h 59' -0h 53' -0h 33' -0h 05' +0h 23' +0h 47' +0h 59'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +17 +15.7 +0 -17.2 -17.2 -17.2 -17.1 -17 -1.3 +15.3 +16.9 +17.2   -0.6

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