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Belfast, Northern Ireland vs Amherst, Ma Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Belfast, Northern Ireland, Uk and Amherst, Ma, Usa is approximately 4,930 km or 3,064 mi.
  • To reach Belfast, Northern Ireland in this distance one would set out from Amherst, Ma bearing 49.5° or NE and follow the great circles arc to approach Belfast, Northern Ireland bearing 102.2° or ESE .
  • Belfast, Northern Ireland has a marine west coast climate (Cfb) whereas Amherst, Ma has a hot summer continental climate with no dry season (Dfa).
  • Both are in or near the cool temperate moist forest biome.
  • The annual mean temperature is 0.2 °C (0.3°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 16.3 °C (29.3°F) less in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The continentality subtype is barely hyperoceanic as opposed to subcontinental.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 233.5 mm (9.2 in) less which is equivalent to 233.5 l/m² (5.73 US gal/ft²) or 2,335,000 l/ha (249,627 US gal/ac) less. About 7/9 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 12.6° lower in Belfast, Northern Ireland than in Amherst, Ma.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Belfast, Northern Ireland relative to Amherst, Ma. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of Amherst, Ma vs Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) +4 (+8) +4 (+6) +0 (+1) -4 (-7) -7 (-13) -9 (-16) -11 (-20) -10 (-19) -8 (-15) -5 (-10) +-2 (-4) +3 (+6) -4 (-7)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +9 (+16) +8 (+14) +4 (+7) 0 (-1) -4 (-7) -6 (-11) -8 (-14) -7 (-12) -4 (-8) -1 (-2) +1 (+2) +7 (+12) 0 (0)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) +13 (+23) +12 (+21) +7 (+12) +3 (+5) -1 (-2) -3 (-6) -4 (-7) -3 (-5) 0 (-1) +3 (+6) +5 (+8) +10 (+19) +3 (+6)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -1 (0) -22 (-1) -32 (-1) -45 (-2) -47 (-2) -29 (-1) -1 (0) -16 (-1) -7 (0) -4 (0) -25 (-1) -4 (0) -234 (-9)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -1h 40' -0h 58' -0h 10' +0h 39' +1h 26' +1h 54' +1h 41' +0h 58' +0h 08' -0h 41' -1h 27' -1h 54'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -12.7 -12.7 -12.7 -12.7 -12.7 -12.6 -12.5 -12.6 -12.5 -12.6 -12.5 -12.6   -12.6

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