This site may contain signs of a lockdown.

Compare with: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Vs > Alicante, Costa Blanca
Canary Islands flag

Las Palmas De Gran Canaria vs Alicante, Costa Blanca Climate & Distance Between

Spain flag
  • The distance between Las Palmas De Gran Canaria, Canary Islands and Alicante, Costa Blanca, Spain is approximately 1,805 km or 1,121 mi.
  • To reach Las Palmas De Gran Canaria in this distance one would set out from Alicante, Costa Blanca bearing 234.4° or SW and follow the great circles arc to approach Las Palmas De Gran Canaria bearing 226.1° or SW .
  • Las Palmas De Gran Canaria has a subtropical hot desert climate (BWh) whereas Alicante, Costa Blanca has a mid-latitude cool steppe climate (BSk).
  • The mean annual temperature is 2.6 °C (4.8°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 7.3 °C (13.1°F) less in Las Palmas De Gran Canaria. The continentality subtype is truly hyperoceanic as opposed to truly oceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 238.2 mm (9.4 in) less which is equivalent to 238.2 l/m² (5.85 US gal/ft²) or 2,382,000 l/ha (254,652 US gal/ac) less. About 1/3 as much.
  • There are 634 fewer hours of sunlight per year in Las Palmas De Gran Canaria. In whichever way circa 1h 43' less per day or about 4/5 as many.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 10.4° higher in Las Palmas De Gran Canaria than in Alicante, Costa Blanca.
  • Relative humidity levels are 11.3% higher.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 5°C (9°F) higher.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Las Palmas De Gran Canaria relative to Alicante, Costa Blanca. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of Alicante, Costa Blanca vs Las Palmas De Gran Canaria.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) +5 (+9) +3 (+5) +2 (+4) +0 (0) +-2 (-4) -5 (-9) -7 (-13) -6 (-11) +-4 (-7) +1 (+2) +3 (+5) +5 (+9) +0 (-1)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +6 (+11) +5 (+9) +5 (+8) +3 (+5) +1 (+2) -1 (-1) -2 (-3) -1 (-3) +1 (+1) +3 (+6) +6 (+10) +6 (+11) +3 (+5)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) +10 (+18) +10 (+18) +8 (+14) +7 (+13) +5 (+9) +2 (+4) +2 (+4) +2 (+4) +4 (+7) +7 (+13) +8 (+14) +10 (+18) +6 (+11)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -3 (0) -5 (0) -16 (-1) -27 (-1) -31 (-1) -22 (-1) -4 (0) -8 (0) -33 (-1) -56 (-2) -21 (-1) -12 (0) -238 (-9)
rain days iconNumber of Precipitation Days (% chance of precip. on a day ) +6 (+19) +2 (+7) +1 (+3) -2 ( -7) -1 ( -3) 0 ( 0) 0 ( 0) -1 ( -3) -3 ( -10) +1 (+3) +5 (+17) +5 (+16)   +13 (+4)
sunshine iconAverage Sunlight Hours/ Day -0h 17' -0h 23' -0h 19' -1h 24' -2h 30' -3h 54' -5h 32' -3h 50' -0h 56' -0h 11' -0h 54' -0h 29'   -1h 43'
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day +0h 47' +0h 29' +0h 05' -0h 20' -0h 41' -0h 53' -0h 48' -0h 29' -0h 04' +0h 20' +0h 42' +0h 53'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +10.5 +10.4 +10.5 +10.4 +10.5 +10.4 +10.4 +10.4 +10.4 +10.3 +10.4 +10.5   +10.4
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) +10 +12 +8 +11 +15 +14 +17 +10 +11 +10 +9 +8   +11.3
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) +7.7 (+14) +7.5 (+14) +6.2 (+11) +5.3 (+10) +4.6 (+8) +2.5 (+5) +2.1 (+4) +1 (+2) +2.8 (+5) +5.3 (+10) +7.1 (+13) +7.6 (+14) +5 (+9)

Url to share!

Las Palmas De Gran Canaria vs Alicante, Costa Blanca Discussion

You are welcome to incorporate your thoughts on the differences in climate or other matters such as contrasts in culture, standard of living, demographics etc.

Comments are off.


Compare with: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Countries A-Z:         A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | R | S | T | U | V | W | Y | Z
Bright Future Dir.

© 2009 - 2015 climatemps.com - Sitemap - Contact Us - Privacy Policy -