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Ruatoria vs Christchurch Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Ruatoria, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand is approximately 788 km or 490 mi.
  • To reach Ruatoria in this distance one would set out from Christchurch bearing 39.3° or NE and follow the great circles arc to approach Ruatoria bearing 35.6° or NE .
  • Both have a marine west coast climate (Cfb).
  • Ruatoria is in or near the warm temperate thorn steppe biome whereas Christchurch is in or near the cool temperate steppe biome.
  • The mean temperature is 2.8 °C (5°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 1.7 °C (3.1°F) less in Ruatoria. The continentality subtype is barely hyperoceanic as opposed to truly oceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 1229.8 mm (48.4 in) more which is equivalent to 1229.8 l/m² (30.18 US gal/ft²) or 12,298,000 l/ha (1,314,738 US gal/ac) more. About 3 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 5.6° higher in Ruatoria than in Christchurch.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +2 (+4) +2 (+4) +3 (+5) +3 (+6) +4 (+7) +4 (+8) +4 (+7) +3 (+6) +3 (+5) +2 (+4) +2 (+3) +2 (+3) +3 (+5)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +58 (+2) +66 (+3) +113 (+4) +91 (+4) +110 (+4) +158 (+6) +137 (+5) +171 (+7) +126 (+5) +57 (+2) +51 (+2) +91 (+4) +1230 (+48)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -0h 31' -0h 19' -0h 03' +0h 13' +0h 27' +0h 36' +0h 32' +0h 19' +0h 03' -0h 13' -0h 28' -0h 36'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +5.6 +5.6 +5.7 +5.7 +5.6 +5.6 +5.6 +5.6 +5.7 +5.6 +5.6 +5.6   +5.6

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