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South Georgia

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South Georgia

South Georgia is an island in the South Atlantic Ocean that is part of the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. It lies around 1,400 kilometres (870 mi) east of the Falkland Islands. Stretching in the east–west direction, South Georgia is around 170 kilometres (106 mi) long and has a maximum width of 35 kilometres (22 mi). The terrain is mountainous, with the central ridge rising to 2,935 metres (9,629 ft) at Mount Paget. The northern coast is indented with numerous bays and fjords, serving as harbours. Discovered by Europeans in 1675, South Georgia had no indigenous population due to its harsh climate and remoteness. Captain James Cook in HMS Resolution made the first landing, survey and mapping of the island. On 17 January 1775, Cook claimed it a British possession, naming it "Isle of Georgia" after King George III. Through its history, it served as a whaling and seal hunting base, with intermittent population scattered in several whaling bases, the most important historically being Grytviken. The main settlement and the capital today is King Edward Point near Grytviken, a British Antarctic Survey research station, with a population of about 20 people.

Infobox

Location
South Atlantic Ocean
Coordinates
mw- 54°24′S 36°42′W / 54.4°S 36.7°W / -54.4; -36.7
Archipelago
South Georgia Group
Area
3,528 km2 (1,362 sq mi)
Length
170 km (106 mi)
Width
35 km (21.7 mi)
Highest elevation
2,934 m (9626 ft)
Highest point
Mount Paget
Overseas Territory
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Largest settlement
King Edward Point
Province
Tierra del Fuego
Population
mw- 32 (summer)16 (winter)[citation needed] 30 (1945)

Tables

Month
Month
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
Month
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
Jan
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
Feb
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
Mar
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
Apr
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
May
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
Jun
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
Jul
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
Aug
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
Sep
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
Oct
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
Nov
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
Dec
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
Year
Record high °C (°F)
Record high °C (°F)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
Record high °C (°F)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
22.8(73.0)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
22.4(72.3)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
22.8(73.0)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
20.8(69.4)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
17.6(63.7)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
14.2(57.6)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
14.9(58.8)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
13.5(56.3)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
15.5(59.9)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
20.2(68.4)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
20.4(68.7)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
27.1(80.8)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
27.1(80.8)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
10.3(50.5)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
10.6(51.1)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
9.3(48.7)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
6.3(43.3)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
3.6(38.5)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
2.4(36.3)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
1.8(35.2)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
2.8(37.0)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
4.8(40.6)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
7.0(44.6)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
8.8(47.8)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
9.9(49.8)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
6.5(43.6)
Daily mean °C (°F)
Daily mean °C (°F)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
Daily mean °C (°F)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
5.8(42.4)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
6.1(43.0)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
5.2(41.4)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
2.6(36.7)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
0.4(32.7)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
−0.4(31.3)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
−1.3(29.7)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
−0.7(30.7)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
0.8(33.4)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
2.8(37.0)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
4.4(39.9)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
5.4(41.7)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
2.6(36.7)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
2.4(36.3)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
2.6(36.7)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
1.9(35.4)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
−0.2(31.6)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
−2.3(27.9)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
−3.1(26.4)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
−4.3(24.3)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
−3.7(25.3)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
−2.4(27.7)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
−0.8(30.6)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
0.9(33.6)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
2.1(35.8)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
−0.6(31.0)
Record low °C (°F)
Record low °C (°F)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
Record low °C (°F)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
−2.1(28.2)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
−2.7(27.1)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
−3.7(25.3)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
−6.9(19.6)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
−9.8(14.4)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
−10.1(13.8)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
−15.1(4.8)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
−12.4(9.7)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
−10.9(12.4)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
−9.2(15.4)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
−5.6(21.9)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
−3.0(26.6)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
−15.1(4.8)
Average precipitation mm (inches)
Average precipitation mm (inches)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
Average precipitation mm (inches)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
92(3.6)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
114(4.5)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
136(5.4)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
139(5.5)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
137(5.4)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
135(5.3)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
149(5.9)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
149(5.9)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
92(3.6)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
80(3.1)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
93(3.7)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
88(3.5)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
1,394(54.9)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
12
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
13
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
14
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
14
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
12
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
15
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
15
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
14
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
11
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
12
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
11
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
11
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
154
Average relative humidity (%)
Average relative humidity (%)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
Average relative humidity (%)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
72
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
69
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
69
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
70
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
74
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
75
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
74
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
73
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
72
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
70
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
69
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
71
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
72
Mean monthly sunshine hours
Mean monthly sunshine hours
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
Mean monthly sunshine hours
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
152
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
160
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
127
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
66
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
34
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
12
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
22
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
74
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
123
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
171
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
174
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
167
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
1,282
Source 1: Globalbioclimatics/Salvador Rivas-Martínez (precipitation 1901–1950) DMI/Danish Meteorology Institute (sun, humidity, and precipitation days 1931–1960) Météo Climat (extremes)
Source 1: Globalbioclimatics/Salvador Rivas-Martínez (precipitation 1901–1950) DMI/Danish Meteorology Institute (sun, humidity, and precipitation days 1931–1960) Météo Climat (extremes)
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
Source 1: Globalbioclimatics/Salvador Rivas-Martínez (precipitation 1901–1950) DMI/Danish Meteorology Institute (sun, humidity, and precipitation days 1931–1960) Météo Climat (extremes)
Source 2: Starlings Roost Weather
Source 2: Starlings Roost Weather
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
Source 2: Starlings Roost Weather
Climate data for Grytviken/King Edward Point (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2006–2023)
Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Year
Record high °C (°F)
22.8(73.0)
22.4(72.3)
22.8(73.0)
20.8(69.4)
17.6(63.7)
14.2(57.6)
14.9(58.8)
13.5(56.3)
15.5(59.9)
20.2(68.4)
20.4(68.7)
27.1(80.8)
27.1(80.8)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)
10.3(50.5)
10.6(51.1)
9.3(48.7)
6.3(43.3)
3.6(38.5)
2.4(36.3)
1.8(35.2)
2.8(37.0)
4.8(40.6)
7.0(44.6)
8.8(47.8)
9.9(49.8)
6.5(43.6)
Daily mean °C (°F)
5.8(42.4)
6.1(43.0)
5.2(41.4)
2.6(36.7)
0.4(32.7)
−0.4(31.3)
−1.3(29.7)
−0.7(30.7)
0.8(33.4)
2.8(37.0)
4.4(39.9)
5.4(41.7)
2.6(36.7)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)
2.4(36.3)
2.6(36.7)
1.9(35.4)
−0.2(31.6)
−2.3(27.9)
−3.1(26.4)
−4.3(24.3)
−3.7(25.3)
−2.4(27.7)
−0.8(30.6)
0.9(33.6)
2.1(35.8)
−0.6(31.0)
Record low °C (°F)
−2.1(28.2)
−2.7(27.1)
−3.7(25.3)
−6.9(19.6)
−9.8(14.4)
−10.1(13.8)
−15.1(4.8)
−12.4(9.7)
−10.9(12.4)
−9.2(15.4)
−5.6(21.9)
−3.0(26.6)
−15.1(4.8)
Average precipitation mm (inches)
92(3.6)
114(4.5)
136(5.4)
139(5.5)
137(5.4)
135(5.3)
149(5.9)
149(5.9)
92(3.6)
80(3.1)
93(3.7)
88(3.5)
1,394(54.9)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm)
12
13
14
14
12
15
15
14
11
12
11
11
154
Average relative humidity (%)
72
69
69
70
74
75
74
73
72
70
69
71
72
Mean monthly sunshine hours
152
160
127
66
34
12
22
74
123
171
174
167
1,282
Source 1: Globalbioclimatics/Salvador Rivas-Martínez (precipitation 1901–1950) DMI/Danish Meteorology Institute (sun, humidity, and precipitation days 1931–1960) Météo Climat (extremes)
Source 2: Starlings Roost Weather
Month
Month
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
Month
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
Jan
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
Feb
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
Mar
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
Apr
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
May
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
Jun
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
Jul
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
Aug
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
Sep
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
Oct
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
Nov
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
Dec
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
Year
Record high °C (°F)
Record high °C (°F)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
Record high °C (°F)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
11.2(52.2)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
10.7(51.3)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
10.5(50.9)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
10.2(50.4)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
6.9(44.4)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
6.0(42.8)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
5.9(42.6)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
4.8(40.6)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
7.5(45.5)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
10.4(50.7)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
9.1(48.4)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
9.4(48.9)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
11.2(52.2)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
5.5(41.9)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
5.6(42.1)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
4.4(39.9)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
1.9(35.4)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−0.5(31.1)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−1.8(28.8)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−2.4(27.7)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−1.9(28.6)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−0.2(31.6)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
1.6(34.9)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
3.4(38.1)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
4.5(40.1)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
1.7(35.0)
Daily mean °C (°F)
Daily mean °C (°F)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
Daily mean °C (°F)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
3.1(37.6)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
3.5(38.3)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
2.5(36.5)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
0.4(32.7)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−2.1(28.2)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−3.2(26.2)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−3.9(25.0)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−3.3(26.1)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−1.8(28.8)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−0.2(31.6)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
1.0(33.8)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
2.0(35.6)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−0.2(31.7)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
0.7(33.3)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
1.4(34.5)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
0.6(33.1)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−1(30)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−3.8(25.2)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−4.6(23.7)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−5.4(22.3)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−4.8(23.4)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−3.4(25.9)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−1.9(28.6)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−1.5(29.3)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−0.6(30.9)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−2.0(28.4)
Record low °C (°F)
Record low °C (°F)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
Record low °C (°F)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−2(28)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−1.7(28.9)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−3.2(26.2)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−4.6(23.7)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−7.3(18.9)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−8.5(16.7)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−11.4(11.5)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−10.6(12.9)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−8.5(16.7)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−6.6(20.1)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−4.3(24.3)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−2.8(27.0)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
−11.4(11.5)
Average precipitation mm (inches)
Average precipitation mm (inches)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
Average precipitation mm (inches)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
84(3.3)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
80(3.1)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
95(3.7)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
123(4.8)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
108(4.3)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
108(4.3)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
120(4.7)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
114(4.5)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
107(4.2)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
98(3.9)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
88(3.5)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
77(3.0)
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
1,204(47.4)
Source 1: Climatic Research Unit, UEA
Source 1: Climatic Research Unit, UEA
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
Source 1: Climatic Research Unit, UEA
Source 2: Météo Climat
Source 2: Météo Climat
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
Source 2: Météo Climat
Climate data for Bird Island (Köppen ET)
Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Year
Record high °C (°F)
11.2(52.2)
10.7(51.3)
10.5(50.9)
10.2(50.4)
6.9(44.4)
6.0(42.8)
5.9(42.6)
4.8(40.6)
7.5(45.5)
10.4(50.7)
9.1(48.4)
9.4(48.9)
11.2(52.2)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)
5.5(41.9)
5.6(42.1)
4.4(39.9)
1.9(35.4)
−0.5(31.1)
−1.8(28.8)
−2.4(27.7)
−1.9(28.6)
−0.2(31.6)
1.6(34.9)
3.4(38.1)
4.5(40.1)
1.7(35.0)
Daily mean °C (°F)
3.1(37.6)
3.5(38.3)
2.5(36.5)
0.4(32.7)
−2.1(28.2)
−3.2(26.2)
−3.9(25.0)
−3.3(26.1)
−1.8(28.8)
−0.2(31.6)
1.0(33.8)
2.0(35.6)
−0.2(31.7)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)
0.7(33.3)
1.4(34.5)
0.6(33.1)
−1(30)
−3.8(25.2)
−4.6(23.7)
−5.4(22.3)
−4.8(23.4)
−3.4(25.9)
−1.9(28.6)
−1.5(29.3)
−0.6(30.9)
−2.0(28.4)
Record low °C (°F)
−2(28)
−1.7(28.9)
−3.2(26.2)
−4.6(23.7)
−7.3(18.9)
−8.5(16.7)
−11.4(11.5)
−10.6(12.9)
−8.5(16.7)
−6.6(20.1)
−4.3(24.3)
−2.8(27.0)
−11.4(11.5)
Average precipitation mm (inches)
84(3.3)
80(3.1)
95(3.7)
123(4.8)
108(4.3)
108(4.3)
120(4.7)
114(4.5)
107(4.2)
98(3.9)
88(3.5)
77(3.0)
1,204(47.4)
Source 1: Climatic Research Unit, UEA
Source 2: Météo Climat

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