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Matam vs Heraklion, Crete Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Matam, Senegal and Heraklion, Crete, Greece is approximately 4,396 km or 2,732 mi.
  • To reach Matam in this distance one would set out from Heraklion, Crete bearing 250.1° or WSW and follow the great circles arc to approach Matam bearing 232.8° or SW .
  • Matam has a subtropical hot desert climate (BWh) whereas Heraklion, Crete has a Mediterranean hot climate (Csa).
  • Matam is in or near the tropical very dry forest biome whereas Heraklion, Crete is in or near the warm temperate moist forest biome.
  • The mean temperature is 11.1 °C (20°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 3.5 °C (6.3°F) less in Matam. The continentality subtype is barely hyperoceanic as opposed to truly oceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 133.8 mm (5.3 in) less which is equivalent to 133.8 l/m² (3.28 US gal/ft²) or 1,338,000 l/ha (143,041 US gal/ac) less. About 3/4 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 16.8° higher in Matam than in Heraklion, Crete.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) +18 (+32) +21 (+37) +22 (+40) +21 (+39) +19 (+35) +13 (+24) +8 (+15) +6 (+12) +9 (+16) +15 (+27) +17 (+30) +16 (+29) +16 (+28)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +12 (+22) +15 (+26) +16 (+29) +16 (+29) +15 (+26) +10 (+17) +5 (+9) +4 (+7) +6 (+12) +11 (+20) +12 (+22) +11 (+20) +11 (+20)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) +7 (+12) +9 (+15) +11 (+19) +12 (+21) +12 (+21) +8 (+15) +4 (+7) +3 (+6) +5 (+10) +8 (+14) +7 (+12) +5 (+10) +8 (+14)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -91 (-4) -76 (-3) -57 (-2) -29 (-1) -14 (-1) +22 (+1) +84 (+3) +133 (+5) +75 (+3) -48 (-2) -56 (-2) -76 (-3) -134 (-5)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day +1h 16' +0h 47' +0h 08' -0h 32' -1h 07' -1h 25' -1h 17' -0h 47' -0h 07' +0h 33' +1h 08' +1h 25'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +19.6 +19.6 +19.7 +19.7 +10.4 +4.1 +10 +19.6 +19.6 +19.5 +19.6 +19.6   +16.8

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