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| Zurich vs Grand Rapids, Michigan Climate & Distance Between | |
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- The distance between Zurich, Switzerland and Grand Rapids, Michigan, Usa is approximately 6,923 km or 4,302 mi.
- To reach Zurich in this distance one would set out from Grand Rapids, Michigan bearing 49.7° or NE and follow the great circles arc to approach Zurich bearing 124.3° or SE .
- Zurich has a marine west coast climate (Cfb) whereas Grand Rapids, Michigan has a hot summer continental climate with no dry season (Dfa).
- Zurich is in or near the cool temperate wet forest biome whereas Grand Rapids, Michigan is in or near the cool temperate moist forest biome.
- The mean annual temperature is 0 °C (0°F) cooler.
- Average monthly temperatures vary by 9.5 °C (17.1°F) less in Zurich. The continentality subtype is semicontinental as opposed to subcontinental.
- Total annual precipitation averages 185.5 mm (7.3 in) more which is equivalent to 185.5 l/m² (4.55 US gal/ft²) or 1,855,000 l/ha (198,312 US gal/ac) more. About 1 1/5 as much.
- There are 632 fewer hours of sunlight per year in Zurich. In whichever way circa 1h 43' less per day or about 3/4 as many.
- The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 4.5° lower in Zurich than in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Relative humidity levels are 17.9% higher.
- The mean dew point temperature is 3.8°C (6.8°F) higher.
Climate Comparison Table
The table shows values for Zurich relative to Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of Grand Rapids, Michigan vs Zurich.
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Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
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Annual |
| Average Max Temperature °C ( °F) |
+4 (+7) |
+4 (+7) |
+2 (+3) |
+-1 (-2) |
-4 (-7) |
-6 (-11) |
-6 (-10) |
-6 (-10) |
-4 (-8) |
-3 (-5) |
+-1 (-2) |
+2 (+4) |
|
-2 (-3) |
| Average Temperature °C ( °F) |
+5 (+9) |
+5 (+10) |
+3 (+5) |
+0 (+0) |
-2 (-4) |
-4 (-7) |
-4 (-8) |
-4 (-7) |
-2 (-4) |
-1 (-1) |
+1 (+1) |
+3 (+6) |
|
0 (0) |
| Average Min Temperature °C ( °F) |
+7 (+12) |
+7 (+13) |
+4 (+8) |
+2 (+3) |
0 (0) |
-2 (-4) |
-3 (-6) |
-3 (-5) |
0 (0) |
+2 (+4) |
+3 (+5) |
+5 (+9) |
|
+2 (+3) |
| Average Precipitation mm (in) |
+23 (+1) |
+34 (+1) |
+3 (+0) |
+3 (+0) |
+26 (+1) |
+32 (+1) |
+37 (+1) |
+44 (+2) |
-14 (-1) |
-2 (0) |
-2 (0) |
+3 (+0) |
|
+186 (+7) |
| Number of Precipitation Days (% chance of precip. on a day ) |
-1 ( -3) |
+1 (+4) |
-1 ( -3) |
+1 (+3) |
+1 (+3) |
+5 (+17) |
+6 (+19) |
+5 (+16) |
+2 (+7) |
+2 (+6) |
0 ( 0) |
-1 ( -3) |
|
+20 (+5) |
| Average Sunlight Hours/ Day |
-1h 03' |
-1h 16' |
-0h 58' |
-0h 44' |
-2h 11' |
-2h 58' |
-2h 58' |
-2h 11' |
-1h 52' |
-2h 25' |
-1h 02' |
-1h 01' |
|
-1h 43' |
| Average Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day |
-0h 30' |
-0h 17' |
-0h 03' |
+0h 12' |
+0h 26' |
+0h 34' |
+0h 30' |
+0h 17' |
+0h 02' |
-0h 12' |
-0h 26' |
-0h 34' |
|
0h 00' |
| Sun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) |
-4.5 |
-4.6 |
-4.6 |
-4.5 |
-4.6 |
-4.5 |
-4.5 |
-4.4 |
-4.4 |
-4.4 |
-4.5 |
-4.5 |
| -4.5 |
| Relative Humidity (%) |
+9 |
+9 |
+12 |
+18 |
+20 |
+20 |
+23 |
+25 |
+26 |
+28 |
+15 |
+10 |
|
+17.9 |
| Average Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) |
+6.3 (+11) |
+6.5 (+12) |
+4.6 (+8) |
+4.1 (+7) |
+2.7 (+5) |
+1 (+2) |
+1.6 (+3) |
+2.1 (+4) |
+3.6 (+6) |
+5.1 (+9) |
+3.1 (+6) |
+4.7 (+8) |
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+3.8 (+7) |
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