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Istanbul vs London-Gatwick Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Istanbul, Turkey and London-Gatwick, Uk is approximately 2,506 km or 1,557 mi.
  • To reach Istanbul in this distance one would set out from London-Gatwick bearing 105.5° or ESE and follow the great circles arc to approach Istanbul bearing 126.9° or SE .
  • Istanbul has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) whereas London-Gatwick has a marine west coast climate (Cfb).
  • Istanbul is in or near the warm temperate dry forest biome whereas London-Gatwick is in or near the cool temperate moist forest biome.
  • The average annual temperature is 4.6 °C (8.3°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 5 °C (9°F) more in Istanbul. The continentality subtype is semicontinental as opposed to truly oceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 315 mm (12.4 in) less which is equivalent to 315 l/m² (7.73 US gal/ft²) or 3,150,000 l/ha (336,756 US gal/ac) less. About 4/7 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 10.2° higher in Istanbul than in London-Gatwick.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Istanbul relative to London-Gatwick. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of London-Gatwick vs Istanbul.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) +1 (+2) +2 (+3) +1 (+2) +3 (+6) +5 (+8) +5 (+10) +6 (+11) +7 (+12) +5 (+9) +5 (+9) +5 (+9) +3 (+6) +4 (+7)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +2 (+4) +2 (+3) +1 (+2) +4 (+6) +5 (+9) +6 (+11) +7 (+12) +7 (+13) +6 (+11) +6 (+10) +6 (+10) +4 (+6) +5 (+8)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) +3 (+5) +2 (+3) +2 (+3) +4 (+6) +6 (+10) +7 (+12) +7 (+12) +8 (+15) +7 (+13) +7 (+12) +6 (+11) +4 (+7) +5 (+9)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -51 (-2) -24 (-1) -27 (-1) -8 (0) +23 (+1) +7 (+0) -17 (-1) -32 (-1) -43 (-2) -43 (-2) -48 (-2) -52 (-2) -315 (-12)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day +1h 12' +0h 42' +0h 07' -0h 29' -1h 02' -1h 22' -1h 13' -0h 42' -0h 06' +0h 30' +1h 03' +1h 22'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +10.1 +10.1 +10.2 +10.2 +10.2 +10.3 +10.2 +10.3 +10.3 +10.2 +10.2 +10.2   +10.2

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