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Heraklion, Crete vs Mafraq Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Heraklion, Crete, Greece and Mafraq, Jordan is approximately 1,073 km or 667 mi.
  • To reach Heraklion, Crete in this distance one would set out from Mafraq bearing 290.9° or WNW and follow the great circles arc to approach Heraklion, Crete bearing 284.7° or WNW .
  • Heraklion, Crete has a Mediterranean hot climate (Csa) whereas Mafraq has a mid-latitude cool desert climate (BWk).
  • Heraklion, Crete is in or near the warm temperate moist forest biome whereas Mafraq is in or near the subtropical desert scrub biome.
  • The mean temperature is 2.1 °C (3.7°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 3.4 °C (6.1°F) less in Heraklion, Crete. The continentality subtype is truly oceanic for both.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 350.6 mm (13.8 in) more which is equivalent to 350.6 l/m² (8.6 US gal/ft²) or 3,506,000 l/ha (374,815 US gal/ac) more. About 3 1/3 as much.
  • There are 519 fewer hours of sunlight per year in Heraklion, Crete. In whichever way circa 1h 25' less per day or about 6/7 as many.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 2.9° lower in Heraklion, Crete than in Mafraq.
  • Relative humidity levels are 7.3% higher.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 4.1°C (7.4°F) higher.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) +3 (+6) +2 (+3) +-1 (-2) +-3 (-5) -6 (-10) +-5 (-8) +-4 (-8) +-5 (-8) +-5 (-8) +-4 (-7) +-1 (-2) +2 (+4) +-2 (-4)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +5 (+9) +4 (+7) +2 (+4) +1 (+2) 0 (0) +1 (+2) +2 (+4) +1 (+3) +1 (+2) +1 (+2) +3 (+5) +4 (+8) +2 (+4)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) +7 (+13) +6 (+11) +5 (+9) +4 (+7) +3 (+5) +5 (+9) +7 (+12) +6 (+10) +5 (+10) +6 (+10) +6 (+12) +7 (+12) +6 (+10)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +56 (+2) +44 (+2) +36 (+1) +21 (+1) +12 (+0) +3 (+0) +1 (+0) +1 (+0) +20 (+1) +66 (+3) +43 (+2) +48 (+2) +351 (+14)
rain days iconNumber of Precipitation Days (% chance of precip. on a day ) +5 (+16) +2 (+7) +3 (+10) +1 (+3) +3 (+10) +1 (+3) +0.5 (+2) +0.5 (+2) +2 (+7) +4 (+13) +6 (+20) +7 (+23)   +35 (+10)
sunshine iconAverage Sunlight Hours/ Day -2h 29' -2h 35' -1h 52' -0h 54' -1h 01' -0h 30' -0h 09' -0h 05' -0h 26' -2h 30' -2h 30' -2h 01'   -1h 25'
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -0h 13' -0h 08' -0h 01' +0h 05' +0h 12' +0h 15' +0h 13' +0h 08' +0h 01' -0h 05' -0h 12' -0h 15'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -2.9 -2.9 -3 -2.9 -2.9 -3 -3 -3 -3 -3 -2.9 -2.9   -2.9
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) -9.4 -6.5 +6.1 +9 +17.6 +16.7 +11.9 +7.2 +6.3 +14.9 +10.4 +2.5   +7.2
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) +3 (+5) +2.3 (+4) +3.4 (+6) +3.3 (+6) +4.9 (+9) +6.5 (+12) +5.6 (+10) +3.4 (+6) +2.6 (+5) +4.7 (+8) +4.9 (+9) +4.6 (+8) +4.1 (+7)

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