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Rock Rapids, Ia vs Richmond, Virginia Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Rock Rapids, Ia, Usa and Richmond, Virginia, Usa is approximately 1,694 km or 1,052 mi.
  • To reach Rock Rapids, Ia in this distance one would set out from Richmond, Virginia bearing 297° or WNW and follow the great circles arc to approach Rock Rapids, Ia bearing 284.9° or WNW .
  • Rock Rapids, Ia has a hot summer continental climate with no dry season (Dfa) whereas Richmond, Virginia has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa).
  • Rock Rapids, Ia is in or near the cool temperate moist forest biome whereas Richmond, Virginia is in or near the warm temperate moist forest biome.
  • The annual mean temperature is 7 °C (12.5°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 11.9 °C (21.4°F) more in Rock Rapids, Ia. The continentality subtype is truly continental as opposed to subcontinental.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 448.4 mm (17.7 in) less which is equivalent to 448.4 l/m² (11 US gal/ft²) or 4,484,000 l/ha (479,369 US gal/ac) less. About 3/5 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 5.5° lower in Rock Rapids, Ia than in Richmond, Virginia.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Rock Rapids, Ia relative to Richmond, Virginia. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of Richmond, Virginia vs Rock Rapids, Ia.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) -13 (-24) -11 (-20) -9 (-17) -6 (-10) -4 (-7) -3 (-5) -2 (-3) -1 (-3) -5 (-8) -4 (-8) -9 (-17) -12 (-21) -7 (-12)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) -14 (-25) -11 (-20) -9 (-15) -6 (-11) -4 (-8) -3 (-5) -2 (-4) -3 (-5) -5 (-10) -5 (-9) -9 (-16) -12 (-22) -7 (-13)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) -15 (-27) -11 (-21) -8 (-15) -7 (-12) -5 (-9) -3 (-6) -3 (-5) -4 (-8) -6 (-11) -6 (-11) -8 (-15) -12 (-22) -7 (-13)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -76 (-3) -57 (-2) -41 (-2) -17 (-1) -19 (-1) +10 (+0) -58 (-2) -44 (-2) -18 (-1) -28 (-1) -44 (-2) -55 (-2) -448 (-18)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -0h 30' -0h 18' -0h 03' +0h 12' +0h 26' +0h 34' +0h 31' +0h 18' +0h 02' -0h 13' -0h 27' -0h 34'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -5.5 -5.5 -5.5 -5.5 -5.5 -5.5 -5.5 -5.5 -5.5 -5.5 -5.5 -5.5   -5.5

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