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Des Moines, Iowa vs Knoxville, Tn Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Des Moines, Iowa, Usa and Knoxville, Tn, Usa is approximately 1,052 km or 654 mi.
  • To reach Des Moines, Iowa in this distance one would set out from Knoxville, Tn bearing 310.1° or NW and follow the great circles arc to approach Des Moines, Iowa bearing 304° or NW .
  • Des Moines, Iowa has a hot summer continental climate with no dry season (Dfa) whereas Knoxville, Tn has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa).
  • Des Moines, Iowa is in or near the cool temperate moist forest biome whereas Knoxville, Tn is in or near the warm temperate moist forest biome.
  • The mean temperature is 4.3 °C (7.7°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 9.2 °C (16.6°F) more in Des Moines, Iowa. The continentality subtype is truly continental as opposed to subcontinental.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 356 mm (14 in) less which is equivalent to 356 l/m² (8.74 US gal/ft²) or 3,560,000 l/ha (380,588 US gal/ac) less. About 5/7 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 5.7° lower in Des Moines, Iowa than in Knoxville, Tn.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) -10 (-18) -10 (-17) -8 (-14) -5 (-8) -3 (-5) -1 (-2) 0 (0) -1 (-3) -3 (-6) -4 (-6) -7 (-12) -10 (-18) -5 (-9)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) -9 (-17) -9 (-15) -7 (-12) -4 (-7) -2 (-3) -1 (-1) 0 (0) -1 (-2) -3 (-5) -3 (-5) -5 (-10) -9 (-16) -4 (-8)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) -9 (-15) -8 (-14) -5 (-9) -3 (-5) -1 (-2) 0 (-1) +0 (+1) -1 (-2) -3 (-5) -2 (-3) -4 (-8) -8 (-14) -4 (-6)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -82 (-3) -75 (-3) -70 (-3) -9 (0) -12 (0) +13 (+0) -23 (-1) +27 (+1) +12 (+0) -6 (0) -50 (-2) -82 (-3) -356 (-14)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -0h 30' -0h 18' -0h 03' +0h 12' +0h 26' +0h 34' +0h 30' +0h 18' +0h 02' -0h 13' -0h 26' -0h 34'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -5.7 -5.7 -5.7 -5.7 -5.7 -5.7 -5.7 -5.7 -5.7 -5.7 -5.7 -5.7   -5.7

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