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Sofia vs Shiraz Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Sofia, Bulgaria and Shiraz, Iran is approximately 2,981 km or 1,853 mi.
  • To reach Sofia in this distance one would set out from Shiraz bearing 307.3° or NW and follow the great circles arc to approach Sofia bearing 289.7° or WNW .
  • Sofia has a marine west coast climate (Cfb) whereas Shiraz has a mid-latitude cool steppe climate (BSk).
  • Sofia is in or near the cool temperate moist forest biome whereas Shiraz is in or near the warm temperate thorn steppe biome.
  • The average annual temperature is 7.6 °C (13.7°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 2.3 °C (4.1°F) less in Sofia. The continentality subtype is subcontinental for both.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 273.4 mm (10.8 in) more which is equivalent to 273.4 l/m² (6.71 US gal/ft²) or 2,734,000 l/ha (292,283 US gal/ac) more. About 1 8/9 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 13° lower in Sofia than in Shiraz.
  • Relative humidity levels are 28.5% higher.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 1.7°C (3.1°F) higher.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) -7 (-12) -7 (-13) -7 (-13) -6 (-10) -8 (-14) -10 (-17) -10 (-18) -8 (-14) -8 (-15) -8 (-14) -7 (-12) -6 (-11) -8 (-14)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -49 (-2) -16 (-1) -11 (0) +18 (+1) +71 (+3) +75 (+3) +55 (+2) +49 (+2) +38 (+1) +30 (+1) +32 (+1) -19 (-1) +273 (+11)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -1h 04' -0h 39' -0h 07' +0h 27' +0h 57' +1h 13' +1h 05' +0h 39' +0h 06' -0h 28' -0h 57' -1h 13'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -13 -13 -13.1 -13 -13 -13.1 -13 -13.1 -13.1 -13.1 -13 -13.1   -13
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) +12 +16 +18 +17 +35 +45 +39 +38 +39 +36 +29 +18   +28.5
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) -3.9 (-7) -3 (-5) -2.4 (-4) -0.9 (-2) +3.5 (+6) +7.7 (+14) +5.5 (+10) +7 (+13) +5.7 (+10) +3.2 (+6) +0.3 (+1) -2.1 (-4) +1.7 (+3)

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