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Ras Al Kahimah vs Heraklion, Crete Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Ras Al Kahimah, United Arab Emirates and Heraklion, Crete, Greece is approximately 3,123 km or 1,941 mi.
  • To reach Ras Al Kahimah in this distance one would set out from Heraklion, Crete bearing 101.7° or ESE and follow the great circles arc to approach Ras Al Kahimah bearing 117.6° or ESE .
  • Ras Al Kahimah has a subtropical hot desert climate (BWh) whereas Heraklion, Crete has a Mediterranean hot climate (Csa).
  • The average temperature is 8.5 °C (15.3°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 3.1 °C (5.6°F) more in Ras Al Kahimah. The continentality subtype is truly oceanic for both.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 367.8 mm (14.5 in) less which is equivalent to 367.8 l/m² (9.03 US gal/ft²) or 3,678,000 l/ha (393,203 US gal/ac) less. About 1/4 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 9.6° higher in Ras Al Kahimah than in Heraklion, Crete.
  • Relative humidity levels are 5.1% lower.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 6.5°C (11.7°F) higher.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Ras Al Kahimah relative to Heraklion, Crete. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of Heraklion, Crete vs Ras Al Kahimah.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +6 (+11) +7 (+13) +9 (+16) +10 (+18) +11 (+20) +9 (+17) +9 (+17) +9 (+16) +9 (+16) +9 (+15) +7 (+12) +7 (+12) +9 (+15)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -79 (-3) -42 (-2) -22 (-1) -18 (-1) -12 (0) -3 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) -18 (-1) -62 (-2) -51 (-2) -60 (-2) -368 (-14)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day +0h 41' +0h 25' +0h 04' -0h 17' -0h 36' -0h 46' -0h 41' -0h 25' -0h 04' +0h 18' +0h 36' +0h 46'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +9.6 +9.6 +9.7 +9.7 +9.6 +9.7 +9.6 +9.8 +9.7 +9.7 +9.7 +9.7   +9.6
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) +1.4 -0.5 -4.1 -9 -14.6 -6.7 -6.9 -5.2 -4.3 -6.9 -5.4 +1.5   -5.1
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) +6.3 (+11) +6.7 (+12) +7.3 (+13) +7.1 (+13) +5.8 (+10) +6.5 (+12) +6.6 (+12) +6.9 (+12) +7 (+13) +6.3 (+11) +5.3 (+10) +6.5 (+12) +6.5 (+12)

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