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Francistown vs Nkhata Bay Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Francistown, Botswana and Nkhata Bay, Malawi is approximately 1,292 km or 803 mi.
  • To reach Francistown in this distance one would set out from Nkhata Bay bearing 213.2° or SSW and follow the great circles arc to approach Francistown bearing 215.2° or SW .
  • Francistown has a subtropical hot steppe climate (BSh) whereas Nkhata Bay has a tropical wet and dry/ savanna climate with dry winters (Aw).
  • Francistown is in or near the subtropical thorn woodland biome whereas Nkhata Bay is in or near the subtropical dry forest biome.
  • The mean temperature is 2 °C (3.6°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 4.8 °C (8.6°F) more in Francistown. The continentality subtype is barely hyperoceanic as opposed to truly hyperoceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 1242 mm (48.9 in) less which is equivalent to 1242 l/m² (30.48 US gal/ft²) or 12,420,000 l/ha (1,327,780 US gal/ac) less. About 1/4 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 5° lower in Francistown than in Nkhata Bay.
  • Relative humidity levels are 43.4% lower.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 14.3°C (25.7°F) lower.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) +2 (+4) +2 (+4) 1 (+2) 0 (+1) -1 (-2) -3 (-5) -2 (-3) -1 (-1) 1 (+2) 2 (+3) 2 (+3) +2 (+3) 1 (+1)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +0 (+1) +0 (+1) -1 (-2) -2 (-4) -5 (-8) -6 (-10) -5 (-9) -4 (-7) -1 (-2) -1 (-1) -1 (-1) +0 (+0) -2 (-4)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) -2 (-4) -2 (-4) -4 (-7) -6 (-11) -9 (-16) -10 (-17) -9 (-17) -8 (-14) -4 (-8) -4 (-7) -3 (-6) -2 (-4) -5 (-9)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -139 (-5) -121 (-5) -308 (-12) -260 (-10) -127 (-5) -34 (-1) -32 (-1) -4 (0) 0 (0) +9 (+0) -67 (-3) -159 (-6) -1242 (-49)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day +0h 32' +0h 20' +0h 03' -0h 13' -0h 28' -0h 35' -0h 32' -0h 20' -0h 03' +0h 14' +0h 28' +0h 36'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +5.7 -7.7 -9.6 -9.6 -9.6 -9.6 -9.6 -9.6 -9.5 -7.2 +5.4 +9.5   -5
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) -43 -40 -45 -45 -52 -47 -46 -47 -44 -39 -35 -37   -43.3
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) -11 (-20) -9.9 (-18) -12.6 (-23) -14 (-25) -19.3 (-35) -18.4 (-33) -17.8 (-32) -18.4 (-33) -16.1 (-29) -13.5 (-24) -10.9 (-20) -9.5 (-17) -14.3 (-26)

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