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Mafraq vs Shiraz Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Mafraq, Jordan and Shiraz, Iran is approximately 1,589 km or 987 mi.
  • To reach Mafraq in this distance one would set out from Shiraz bearing 285.6° or WNW and follow the great circles arc to approach Mafraq bearing 277.1° or W .
  • Mafraq has a mid-latitude cool desert climate (BWk) whereas Shiraz has a mid-latitude cool steppe climate (BSk).
  • Mafraq is in or near the subtropical desert scrub biome whereas Shiraz is in or near the warm temperate thorn steppe biome.
  • The mean temperature is 1 °C (1.8°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 7 °C (12.6°F) less in Mafraq. The continentality subtype is truly oceanic as opposed to subcontinental.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 155.6 mm (6.1 in) less which is equivalent to 155.6 l/m² (3.82 US gal/ft²) or 1,556,000 l/ha (166,347 US gal/ac) less. About 1/2 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 2.8° lower in Mafraq than in Shiraz.
  • Relative humidity levels are 14.9% higher.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 4.5°C (8°F) higher.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +2 (+3) +1 (+1) 0 (-1) -1 (-1) -2 (-4) -5 (-8) -6 (-10) -4 (-8) -2 (-4) +1 (+1) +2 (+4) +3 (+5) -1 (-2)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -44 (-2) -17 (-1) -27 (-1) -22 (-1) -4 (0) 0 (0) -1 (0) 0 (0) +0 (+0) -2 (0) -5 (0) -34 (-1) -156 (-6)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -0h 12' -0h 07' -0h 01' +0h 05' +0h 10' +0h 13' +0h 12' +0h 07' +0h 01' -0h 05' -0h 10' -0h 13'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -2.8 -2.8 -2.8 -2.8 -2.8 -2.8 -2.8 -2.8 -2.8 -2.8 -2.8 -2.9   -2.8
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) +12 +15 +9 +7 +11 +18 +21 +27 +29 +17 +9 +4   +14.9
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) +3.9 (+7) +3.9 (+7) +2 (+4) +1.4 (+3) +2.5 (+5) +4.6 (+8) +4.2 (+8) +7.5 (+14) +9.2 (+17) +6.3 (+11) +4.5 (+8) +3.5 (+6) +4.5 (+8)

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