This site may contain signs of a lockdown.

Compare with: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Vs > Riga
Switzerland flag

Locarno vs Riga Climate & Distance Between

Latvia flag
  • The distance between Locarno, Switzerland and Riga, Latvia is approximately 1,582 km or 983 mi.
  • To reach Locarno in this distance one would set out from Riga bearing 227.4° or SW and follow the great circles arc to approach Locarno bearing 215.4° or SW .
  • Locarno has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) whereas Riga has a warm summer continental/ hemiboreal climate with no dry season (Dfb).
  • Locarno is in or near the boreal rain forest biome whereas Riga is in or near the cool temperate moist forest biome.
  • The annual mean temperature is 6.4 °C (11.6°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 2.1 °C (3.8°F) less in Locarno. The continentality subtype is semicontinental as opposed to subcontinental.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 1204 mm (47.4 in) more which is equivalent to 1204 l/m² (29.55 US gal/ft²) or 12,040,000 l/ha (1,287,156 US gal/ac) more. About 2 8/9 as much.
  • There are 474 more hours of sunlight per year in Locarno. In whichever way circa 1h 18' more per day or about 1 1/4 as many.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 10.7° higher in Locarno than in Riga.
  • Relative humidity levels are 15.9% lower.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 3°C (5.4°F) higher.

Climate Comparison Table

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

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) +7 (+13) +9 (+16) +9 (+16) +6 (+11) +3 (+5) +4 (+7) +4 (+7) +4 (+7) +6 (+11) +6 (+11) +6 (+11) +6 (+11) +6 (+11)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +8 (+14) +9 (+16) +9 (+15) +7 (+12) +5 (+8) +5 (+8) +6 (+10) +5 (+10) +7 (+13) +6 (+10) +6 (+11) +6 (+11) +6 (+11)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) +9 (+16) +10 (+18) +10 (+18) +8 (+14) +8 (+14) +8 (+14) +7 (+13) +7 (+13) +8 (+14) +7 (+13) +7 (+13) +7 (+13) +8 (+14)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +23 (+1) +38 (+1) +62 (+2) +114 (+4) +173 (+7) +137 (+5) +128 (+5) +146 (+6) +119 (+5) +125 (+5) +91 (+4) +48 (+2) +1204 (+47)
sunshine iconAverage Sunlight Hours/ Day +3h 03' +3h 15' +1h 32' +0h 24' -1h 44' -1h 00' +0h 13' +0h 48' +1h 14' +2h 11' +2h 50' +2h 52'   +1h 18'
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day +1h 40' +0h 57' +0h 10' -0h 38' -1h 26' -1h 55' -1h 41' -0h 57' -0h 08' +0h 40' +1h 27' +1h 56'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) +10.8 +10.8 +10.7 +10.8 +10.8 +10.8 +10.7 +10.7 +10.8 +10.7 +10.7 +10.7   +10.7
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) -21 -23 -18 -15 -8 -10 -14 -15 -14 -13 -18 -22   -15.9
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) +3.8 (+7) +4.1 (+7) +4.1 (+7) +3.3 (+6) +2.7 (+5) +2 (+4) +2.3 (+4) +1.9 (+3) +4 (+7) +3 (+5) +2.5 (+5) +2.3 (+4) +3 (+5)

There are so many comparison pages. Please post a link to one to help people find them:

Locarno vs Riga Discussion

You are welcome to incorporate your thoughts on the differences in climate or other matters such as contrasts in culture, standard of living, demographics etc.

Comments are off.


Compare with: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Countries A-Z:         A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | R | S | T | U | V | W | Y | Z
Bright Future Dir.

© 2009 - 2015 climatemps.com - Sitemap - Contact Us - Privacy Policy -