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Des Moines, Iowa vs Athens, Ga Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Des Moines, Iowa, Usa and Athens, Ga, Usa is approximately 1,238 km or 769 mi.
  • To reach Des Moines, Iowa in this distance one would set out from Athens, Ga bearing 315.9° or NW and follow the great circles arc to approach Des Moines, Iowa bearing 309.6° or NW .
  • Des Moines, Iowa has a hot summer continental climate with no dry season (Dfa) whereas Athens, Ga has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa).
  • Des Moines, Iowa is in or near the cool temperate moist forest biome whereas Athens, Ga is in or near the subtropical moist forest biome.
  • The average annual temperature is 6.6 °C (11.9°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 10.8 °C (19.4°F) more in Des Moines, Iowa. The continentality subtype is truly continental as opposed to subcontinental.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 422.1 mm (16.6 in) less which is equivalent to 422.1 l/m² (10.36 US gal/ft²) or 4,221,000 l/ha (451,253 US gal/ac) less. About 2/3 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 7.5° lower in Des Moines, Iowa than in Athens, Ga.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Des Moines, Iowa relative to Athens, Ga. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of Athens, Ga vs Des Moines, Iowa.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) -13 (-24) -13 (-23) -10 (-18) -6 (-12) -4 (-7) -3 (-5) -2 (-3) -2 (-4) -4 (-7) -5 (-9) -9 (-16) -13 (-23) -7 (-13)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) -12 (-22) -12 (-21) -9 (-16) -6 (-11) -4 (-7) -3 (-5) -2 (-3) -3 (-5) -4 (-8) -5 (-9) -8 (-14) -12 (-21) -7 (-12)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) -12 (-21) -11 (-19) -8 (-14) -6 (-10) -4 (-7) -3 (-5) -2 (-3) -3 (-5) -5 (-8) -5 (-8) -7 (-12) -11 (-19) -6 (-11)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -92 (-4) -84 (-3) -80 (-3) -16 (-1) -18 (-1) +14 (+1) -28 (-1) +13 (+1) +4 (+0) -17 (-1) -48 (-2) -70 (-3) -422 (-17)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -0h 39' -0h 23' -0h 04' +0h 16' +0h 34' +0h 43' +0h 39' +0h 23' +0h 03' -0h 16' -0h 34' -0h 44'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -7.6 -7.5 -7.5 -7.6 -7.6 -7.6 -7.6 -7.6 -7.6 -7.6 -7.6 -7.5   -7.5

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