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Williston, North Dakota vs Amherst, Ma Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Williston, North Dakota, Usa and Amherst, Ma, Usa is approximately 2,483 km or 1,543 mi.
  • To reach Williston, North Dakota in this distance one would set out from Amherst, Ma bearing 296.6° or WNW and follow the great circles arc to approach Williston, North Dakota bearing 274.6° or W .
  • Williston, North Dakota has a mid-latitude cool steppe climate (BSk) whereas Amherst, Ma has a hot summer continental climate with no dry season (Dfa).
  • Williston, North Dakota is in or near the cool temperate steppe biome whereas Amherst, Ma is in or near the cool temperate moist forest biome.
  • The average annual temperature is 4 °C (7.2°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 7.5 °C (13.5°F) more in Williston, North Dakota. The continentality subtype is truly continental as opposed to subcontinental.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 732.3 mm (28.8 in) less which is equivalent to 732.3 l/m² (17.97 US gal/ft²) or 7,323,000 l/ha (782,877 US gal/ac) less. About 1/3 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 6.2° lower in Williston, North Dakota than in Amherst, Ma.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Williston, North Dakota relative to Amherst, Ma. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of Amherst, Ma vs Williston, North Dakota.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) -9 (-15) -6 (-11) -5 (-8) -3 (-5) -2 (-4) -1 (-2) 0 (+0) 0 (+0) -3 (-6) -4 (-7) -8 (-14) -8 (-15) -4 (-7)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) -8 (-15) -6 (-10) -4 (-8) -2 (-4) -2 (-3) -1 (-2) -1 (-1) -1 (-1) -3 (-6) -4 (-7) -8 (-14) -9 (-15) -4 (-7)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) -8 (-14) -5 (-9) -4 (-8) -2 (-3) -1 (-2) -1 (-3) -1 (-2) -2 (-3) -4 (-6) -4 (-7) -8 (-15) -9 (-16) -4 (-7)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -68 (-3) -64 (-3) -65 (-3) -60 (-2) -48 (-2) -39 (-2) -42 (-2) -61 (-2) -53 (-2) -68 (-3) -86 (-3) -80 (-3) -732 (-29)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -0h 41' -0h 24' -0h 04' +0h 16' +0h 36' +0h 47' +0h 42' +0h 24' +0h 03' -0h 17' -0h 36' -0h 47'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -6.2 -6.1 -6.2 -6.1 -6.2 -6.1 -6.1 -6.2 -6.2 -6.2 -6.1 -6.2   -6.2

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