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Edinburgh, Scotland vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland, Uk and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Usa is approximately 5,370 km or 3,337 mi.
  • To reach Edinburgh, Scotland in this distance one would set out from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania bearing 45.4° or NE and follow the great circles arc to approach Edinburgh, Scotland bearing 102.4° or ESE .
  • Edinburgh, Scotland has a marine west coast climate (Cfb) whereas Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa).
  • Edinburgh, Scotland is in or near the cool temperate moist forest biome whereas Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is in or near the warm temperate moist forest biome.
  • The annual mean temperature is 4 °C (7.2°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 14.4 °C (25.9°F) less in Edinburgh, Scotland. The continentality subtype is truly oceanic as opposed to subcontinental.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 383.8 mm (15.1 in) less which is equivalent to 383.8 l/m² (9.42 US gal/ft²) or 3,838,000 l/ha (410,308 US gal/ac) less. About 5/8 as much.
  • There are 1229 fewer hours of sunlight per year in Edinburgh, Scotland. In whichever way circa 3h 21' less per day or about 1/2 as many.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 16.1° lower in Edinburgh, Scotland than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • Relative humidity levels are 25.5% higher.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 1.5°C (2.8°F) higher.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Edinburgh, Scotland relative to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs Edinburgh, Scotland.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) +3 (+5) +2 (+3) -2 (-4) -6 (-11) -9 (-15) -10 (-19) -11 (-20) -11 (-19) -9 (-16) -6 (-11) -4 (-7) +1 (+1) -5 (-9)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +4 (+7) +3 (+5) -1 (-1) -4 (-8) -7 (-13) -9 (-16) -10 (-19) -10 (-18) -8 (-14) -4 (-7) -3 (-5) +2 (+3) -4 (-7)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) +5 (+10) +4 (+7) +1 (+1) -3 (-5) -6 (-10) -8 (-14) -9 (-17) -9 (-16) -6 (-12) -2 (-4) -1 (-2) +3 (+6) -3 (-5)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -25 (-1) -29 (-1) -37 (-1) -51 (-2) -44 (-2) -44 (-2) -52 (-2) -32 (-1) -20 (-1) -2 (0) -22 (-1) -28 (-1) -384 (-15)
rain days iconNumber of Precipitation Days (% chance of precip. on a day ) +5 (+16) +6 (+21) +3 (+10) +3 (+10) +3 (+10) +5 (+17) +7 (+23) +6 (+19) +7 (+23) +9 (+29) +8 (+27) +8 (+26)   +70 (+19)
sunshine iconAverage Sunlight Hours/ Day -3h 00' -3h 09' -3h 11' -2h 42' -2h 34' -3h 54' -4h 23' -3h 42' -3h 32' -3h 38' -3h 20' -3h 13'   -3h 21'
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -2h 07' -1h 14' -0h 13' +0h 50' +1h 50' +2h 26' +2h 09' +1h 14' +0h 11' -0h 52' -1h 52' -2h 26'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -16.1 -16.1 -16.2 -16.2 -16.2 -16.2 -16.1 -16.1 -16 -16 -16 -16.1   -16.1
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) +23 +26 +28 +26 +25 +22 +25 +25 +25 +29 +27 +25   +25.5
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) +7.5 (+14) +6.9 (+12) +4.8 (+9) +2 (+4) -1.1 (-2) -3.4 (-6) -3.9 (-7) -3.7 (-7) -1.8 (-3) +2.4 (+4) +2.9 (+5) +5.9 (+11) +1.5 (+3)

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