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Tarfaya vs Mafraq Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Tarfaya, Morocco and Mafraq, Jordan is approximately 4,720 km or 2,933 mi.
  • To reach Tarfaya in this distance one would set out from Mafraq bearing 277.4° or W and follow the great circles arc to approach Tarfaya bearing 251.5° or WSW .
  • Tarfaya has a subtropical hot desert climate (BWh) whereas Mafraq has a mid-latitude cool desert climate (BWk).
  • Tarfaya is in or near the subtropical desert biome whereas Mafraq is in or near the subtropical desert scrub biome.
  • The mean annual temperature is 2.5 °C (4.5°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 12.5 °C (22.5°F) less in Tarfaya. The continentality subtype is truly hyperoceanic as opposed to truly oceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 98 mm (3.9 in) less which is equivalent to 98 l/m² (2.41 US gal/ft²) or 980,000 l/ha (104,769 US gal/ac) less. About 1/3 as much.
  • There are 820 fewer hours of sunlight per year in Tarfaya. In whichever way circa 2h 14' less per day or about 3/4 as many.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 4.4° higher in Tarfaya than in Mafraq.
  • Relative humidity levels are 21% higher.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 7.5°C (13.6°F) higher.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) +8 (+14) +6 (+11) +3 (+5) +-2 (-4) -7 (-13) -10 (-18) -10 (-18) -10 (-18) -7 (-13) +-4 (-7) +2 (+4) +6 (+11) +-2 (-4)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +10 (+17) +9 (+15) +7 (+12) +3 (+5) -1 (-2) -3 (-5) -4 (-6) -4 (-6) -1 (-2) +2 (+3) +6 (+10) +8 (+14) +3 (+5)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) +11 (+20) +11 (+20) +10 (+18) +7 (+13) +5 (+9) +4 (+7) +3 (+5) +3 (+5) +5 (+9) +7 (+13) +9 (+16) +10 (+18) +7 (+13)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -27 (-1) -28 (-1) -18 (-1) -8 (0) -3 (0) +1 (+0) +1 (+0) +1 (+0) +6 (+0) -2 (0) -1 (0) -19 (-1) -98 (-4)
rain days iconNumber of Precipitation Days (% chance of precip. on a day ) -6 ( -19) -5 ( -18) -6 ( -19) -4 ( -13) -0.5 ( -2) +0.5 (+2) +0.5 (+2) +0.5 (+2) +1 (+3) -1 ( -3) -2 ( -7) -4 ( -13)   -26 ( -7)
sunshine iconAverage Sunlight Hours/ Day +0h 40' -0h 16' -0h 27' -0h 32' -3h 29' -4h 24' -6h 11' -5h 03' -3h 04' -2h 11' -2h 12' +0h 23'   -2h 14'
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day +0h 18' +0h 11' +0h 02' -0h 07' -0h 16' -0h 20' -0h 18' -0h 11' -0h 01' +0h 08' +0h 16' +0h 20'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +4.5 +4.5 +4.5 +4.5 +4.5 +4.4 +4.3 +4.4 +4.3 +4.3 +4.4 +4.5   +4.4
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) -11 -1 +18 +22 +33 +40 +37 +32 +27 +30 +18 +7   +21
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) +6.9 (+12) +8 (+14) +10.1 (+18) +7.5 (+14) +7.7 (+14) +7.7 (+14) +6 (+11) +4.3 (+8) +5.3 (+10) +8.5 (+15) +9.4 (+17) +9.1 (+16) +7.5 (+14)

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