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Penticton, Bc vs Des Moines, Iowa Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Penticton, Bc, Canada and Des Moines, Iowa, Usa is approximately 2,192 km or 1,362 mi.
  • To reach Penticton, Bc in this distance one would set out from Des Moines, Iowa bearing 302.5° or WNW and follow the great circles arc to approach Penticton, Bc bearing 283.8° or WNW .
  • Penticton, Bc has a mid-latitude cool steppe climate (BSk) whereas Des Moines, Iowa has a hot summer continental climate with no dry season (Dfa).
  • Penticton, Bc is in or near the boreal moist forest biome whereas Des Moines, Iowa is in or near the cool temperate moist forest biome.
  • The annual mean temperature is 0.9 °C (1.6°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 9.5 °C (17.1°F) less in Penticton, Bc. The continentality subtype is subcontinental as opposed to truly continental.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 533 mm (21 in) less which is equivalent to 533 l/m² (13.08 US gal/ft²) or 5,330,000 l/ha (569,812 US gal/ac) less. About 3/8 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 7.9° lower in Penticton, Bc than in Des Moines, Iowa.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Penticton, Bc relative to Des Moines, Iowa. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of Des Moines, Iowa vs Penticton, Bc.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) +3 (+5) +4 (+6) +2 (+3) -1 (-2) -2 (-4) -3 (-5) -2 (-4) -1 (-3) -3 (-5) -3 (-6) -2 (-4) +1 (+2) -1 (-1)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +5 (+9) +5 (+9) +2 (+3) -2 (-3) -4 (-6) -5 (-8) -5 (-8) -3 (-6) -4 (-7) -3 (-6) -1 (-1) +3 (+6) -1 (-2)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) +7 (+13) +6 (+11) +1 (+3) -2 (-4) -5 (-8) -6 (-11) -7 (-12) -6 (-10) -5 (-9) -3 (-6) +1 (+2) +5 (+9) -1 (-2)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +3 (+0) -8 (0) -39 (-2) -60 (-2) -60 (-2) -79 (-3) -73 (-3) -78 (-3) -67 (-3) -51 (-2) -21 (-1) -1 (0) -533 (-21)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -0h 54' -0h 32' -0h 05' +0h 21' +0h 47' +1h 01' +0h 55' +0h 32' +0h 04' -0h 22' -0h 47' -1h 01'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -7.8 -7.9 -7.9 -7.9 -7.9 -7.9 -7.9 -7.9 -8 -7.9 -7.9 -7.9   -7.9

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