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Mzuzu vs Des Moines, Iowa Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Mzuzu, Malawi and Des Moines, Iowa, Usa is approximately 13,949 km or 8,668 mi.
  • To reach Mzuzu in this distance one would set out from Des Moines, Iowa bearing 72.2° or ENE and follow the great circles arc to approach Mzuzu bearing 133.3° or SE .
  • Mzuzu has a subtropical highland climate with dry winters (Cwb) whereas Des Moines, Iowa has a hot summer continental climate with no dry season (Dfa).
  • Mzuzu is in or near the subtropical dry forest biome whereas Des Moines, Iowa is in or near the cool temperate moist forest biome.
  • The mean temperature is 7.8 °C (14°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 24.4 °C (43.9°F) less in Mzuzu. The continentality subtype is barely hyperoceanic as opposed to truly continental.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 447.3 mm (17.6 in) more which is equivalent to 447.3 l/m² (10.98 US gal/ft²) or 4,473,000 l/ha (478,193 US gal/ac) more. About 1 1/2 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 23.9° higher in Mzuzu than in Des Moines, Iowa.
  • Relative humidity levels are 19.1% higher.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 11.4°C (20.5°F) higher.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) +28 (+50) +25 (+44) +17 (+30) +7 (+12) -1 (-1) -8 (-14) -10 (-18) -7 (-13) 1 (+2) +9 (+17) +18 (+33) +26 (+46) +9 (+16)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +27 (+48) +24 (+43) +17 (+30) +8 (+15) 0 (-1) -8 (-15) -12 (-21) -9 (-17) -2 (-3) +8 (+14) +17 (+30) +24 (+44) +8 (+14)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) +28 (+50) +26 (+46) +18 (+33) +11 (+19) +1 (+1) -8 (-15) -13 (-23) -11 (-20) -4 (-7) +6 (+10) +15 (+28) +25 (+44) +8 (+14)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +179 (+7) +151 (+6) +165 (+6) +128 (+5) -34 (-1) -84 (-3) -66 (-3) -95 (-4) -79 (-3) -31 (-1) +50 (+2) +164 (+6) +447 (+18)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day +3h 13' +2h 00' +0h 21' -1h 22' -2h 51' -3h 36' -3h 16' -2h 00' -0h 18' +1h 25' +2h 53' +3h 36'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +52.6 +48.5 +29.2 +6.2 -10.4 -16.8 -10.7 +6.1 +28.8 +48.7 +52.5 +52.9   +23.9
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) +10 +13 +23 +33 +31 +27 +30 +20 +14 +10 +8 +10   +19.1
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) +27.4 (+49) +25.2 (+45) +20.1 (+36) +15 (+27) +6.5 (+12) -2 (-4) -4.3 (-8) -4.3 (-8) +1.8 (+3) +9.5 (+17) +17.2 (+31) +24.8 (+45) +11.4 (+21)

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