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Rodrigues vs Des Moines, Iowa Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Rodrigues, Mauritius and Des Moines, Iowa, Usa is approximately 16,762 km or 10,416 mi.
  • To reach Rodrigues in this distance one would set out from Des Moines, Iowa bearing 48.7° or NE and follow the great circles arc to approach Rodrigues bearing 143.4° or SE .
  • Rodrigues has a tropical wet and dry/ savanna climate with dry winters (Aw) whereas Des Moines, Iowa has a hot summer continental climate with no dry season (Dfa).
  • The average temperature is 14.2 °C (25.6°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 26.7 °C (48.1°F) less in Rodrigues. The continentality subtype is truly hyperoceanic as opposed to truly continental.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 275.7 mm (10.9 in) more which is equivalent to 275.7 l/m² (6.77 US gal/ft²) or 2,757,000 l/ha (294,742 US gal/ac) more. About 1 1/3 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 19.9° higher in Rodrigues than in Des Moines, Iowa.
  • Relative humidity levels are 17.3% higher.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 17.4°C (31.3°F) higher.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) +31 (+56) +28 (+51) +21 (+38) +12 (+21) +4 (+8) +-2 (-4) -6 (-10) -5 (-8) +1 (+2) +8 (+15) +18 (+33) +28 (+51) +12 (+21)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +33 (+60) +31 (+55) +24 (+42) +15 (+27) +7 (+13) +1 (+1) -3 (-5) -2 (-3) +4 (+6) +11 (+20) +20 (+36) +30 (+53) +14 (+26)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) +35 (+63) +33 (+59) +26 (+47) +19 (+33) +11 (+19) +4 (+7) 0 (0) +1 (+2) +7 (+12) +14 (+25) +23 (+41) +32 (+57) +17 (+30)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +108 (+4) +140 (+6) +91 (+4) +44 (+2) -6 (0) -40 (-2) -11 (0) -46 (-2) -49 (-2) -29 (-1) +18 (+1) +57 (+2) +276 (+11)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day +3h 41' +2h 17' +0h 25' -1h 34' -3h 15' -4h 07' -3h 44' -2h 17' -0h 21' +1h 37' +3h 18' +4h 07'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +58.7 +42.3 +21.1 -2 -18.6 -25 -19 -2.2 +20.6 +42.8 +58.3 +61.1   +19.9
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) +7 +12 +18 +26 +21 +17 +22 +17 +21 +23 +14 +9   +17.3
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) +33 (+59) +31.4 (+57) +26 (+47) +20.5 (+37) +12.1 (+22) +4.7 (+8) +2.7 (+5) +2.3 (+4) +8.5 (+15) +15.8 (+28) +22 (+40) +29.9 (+54) +17.4 (+31)

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