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Akita vs Rapid City, South Dakota Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Akita, Japan and Rapid City, South Dakota, Usa is approximately 8,747 km or 5,436 mi.
  • To reach Akita in this distance one would set out from Rapid City, South Dakota bearing 315.5° or NW and follow the great circles arc to approach Akita bearing 220.9° or SW .
  • Akita has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) whereas Rapid City, South Dakota has a hot summer continental climate with no dry season (Dfa).
  • Akita is in or near the cool temperate wet forest biome whereas Rapid City, South Dakota is in or near the cool temperate steppe biome.
  • The annual average temperature is 3.1 °C (5.6°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 2.9 °C (5.2°F) less in Akita. The continentality subtype is subcontinental for both.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 1285.5 mm (50.6 in) more which is equivalent to 1285.5 l/m² (31.55 US gal/ft²) or 12,855,000 l/ha (1,374,285 US gal/ac) more. About 3 4/5 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 4.4° higher in Akita than in Rapid City, South Dakota.
  • Relative humidity levels are 24.5% higher.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 8.6°C (15.5°F) higher.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Akita relative to Rapid City, South Dakota. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of Rapid City, South Dakota vs Akita.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) +1 (+1) +-1 (-2) +-1 (-2) +-1 (-1) +-1 (-2) +-3 (-5) -4 (-6) +0 (-1) +1 (+2) +1 (+2) +3 (+6) +3 (+5) +0 (0)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +5 (+8) +3 (+5) +2 (+3) +2 (+4) +1 (+2) +0 (+0) 0 (0) +3 (+6) +5 (+8) +4 (+7) +6 (+11) +6 (+12) +3 (+6)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) +9 (+16) +7 (+12) +5 (+9) +5 (+8) +3 (+6) +3 (+6) +4 (+7) +8 (+14) +9 (+15) +7 (+13) +9 (+16) +10 (+18) +7 (+12)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +120 (+5) +81 (+3) +73 (+3) +81 (+3) +33 (+1) +33 (+1) +121 (+5) +139 (+5) +151 (+6) +122 (+5) +170 (+7) +162 (+6) +1286 (+51)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day +0h 25' +0h 15' +0h 02' -0h 10' -0h 22' -0h 29' -0h 26' -0h 15' -0h 02' +0h 10' +0h 22' +0h 29'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +4.2 +4.1 +4.1 +4.1 +4.2 +4.3 +4.4 +4.6 +4.6 +4.5 +4.5 +4.4   +4.4
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) +14 +12 +10 +20 +24 +26 +39 +40 +38 +32 +22 +16   +24.4
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) +7 (+13) +4.8 (+9) +3.5 (+6) +6.3 (+11) +6.9 (+12) +6.4 (+12) +10.3 (+19) +14.1 (+25) +14.3 (+26) +11.2 (+20) +9.7 (+17) +8.7 (+16) +8.6 (+15)

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