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Tarfaya vs Safford, Az Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Tarfaya, Morocco and Safford, Az, Usa is approximately 8,953 km or 5,563 mi.
  • To reach Tarfaya in this distance one would set out from Safford, Az bearing 62.8° or ENE and follow the great circles arc to approach Tarfaya bearing 122.4° or ESE .
  • Tarfaya has a subtropical hot desert climate (BWh) whereas Safford, Az has a mid-latitude cool steppe climate (BSk).
  • Tarfaya is in or near the subtropical desert biome whereas Safford, Az is in or near the warm temperate thorn steppe biome.
  • The mean annual temperature is 2 °C (3.6°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 16.8 °C (30.2°F) less in Tarfaya. The continentality subtype is truly hyperoceanic as opposed to subcontinental.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 193.8 mm (7.6 in) less which is equivalent to 193.8 l/m² (4.76 US gal/ft²) or 1,938,000 l/ha (207,185 US gal/ac) less. About 1/5 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 5° higher in Tarfaya than in Safford, Az.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) +5 (+9) +2 (+4) +0 (0) +-5 (-9) -9 (-16) -14 (-26) -14 (-25) -12 (-22) -9 (-15) +-4 (-8) +3 (+5) +6 (+10) +-4 (-8)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +10 (+18) +8 (+15) +6 (+11) +2 (+3) -1 (-2) -6 (-11) -8 (-14) -6 (-11) -2 (-4) +3 (+5) +8 (+15) +11 (+19) +2 (+4)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) +15 (+27) +14 (+25) +12 (+22) +9 (+16) +7 (+12) +2 (+4) -2 (-4) +0 (+0) +4 (+7) +10 (+17) +14 (+25) +16 (+28) +8 (+15)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -8 (0) -12 (0) -10 (0) -4 (0) -4 (0) -6 (0) -43 (-2) -39 (-2) -29 (-1) -24 (-1) +1 (+0) -14 (-1) -194 (-8)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day +0h 21' +0h 13' +0h 02' -0h 09' -0h 18' -0h 24' -0h 21' -0h 13' -0h 02' +0h 09' +0h 19' +0h 24'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +5 +5 +5 +5 +5 +5.1 +5 +5.2 +5.1 +5.1 +5.1 +5.1   +5

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