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Cities at the same latitude as
Palmerston North
Cities on the same parallel as Palmerston North
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| City | Country | Population | Latitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osorno | Chile | 135,773 | -40.57° |
| Whanganui | New Zealand | 49,200 | -39.93° |
| Viedma | Argentina | 48,940 | -40.82° |
| Río Bueno | Chile | 31,366 | -40.33° |
| La Unión | Chile | 26,298 | -40.29° |
| Carmen de Patagones | Argentina | 25,982 | -40.80° |
| San Martín de los Andes | Argentina | 23,519 | -40.16° |
| Levin | New Zealand | 19,789 | -40.63° |
| Paillaco | Chile | 19,088 | -40.07° |
| San Antonio Oeste | Argentina | 16,966 | -40.73° |
| Futrono | Chile | 13,736 | -40.13° |
| Junín de los Andes | Argentina | 10,592 | -39.95° |
| Los Lagos | Chile | 9,277 | -39.86° |
| Kelvin Grove | New Zealand | 8,170 | -40.33° |
| Villa La Angostura | Argentina | 7,526 | -40.76° |
| General Conesa | Argentina | 6,432 | -40.10° |
| Otaki | New Zealand | 6,086 | -40.76° |
| Villalonga | Argentina | 5,987 | -39.92° |
| Marton | New Zealand | 5,740 | -40.07° |
| Dannevirke | New Zealand | 5,640 | -40.21° |
| San Pablo | Chile | 5,279 | -40.41° |
| Corral | Chile | 5,084 | -39.89° |
Understanding Palmerston North's latitude
| Latitude | 40.36° S |
|---|---|
| Distance to Equator | 4,487 km / 2,788 mi |
| Distance to polar circle | 2,914 km / 1,810 mi Antarctic Circle (66.56° S) |
Daylight over the year
Estimated daylight (sunrise-to-sunset) duration in Palmerston North along the year.
The longest daylight at latitude 40.36° S is about 15h 03m around the summer solstice in December, while the shortest is about 9h 17m around the winter solstice in June.
These are approximate astronomical estimates, using solar-declination equations documented by NOAA and a standard sunrise/sunset horizon of −0.833°. Twilight is not included. Terrain, altitude and actual atmospheric conditions can change observed daylight, particularly near the poles. Distances are approximate north–south distances along a meridian on a mean-radius Earth; the nearest polar circle is taken at 66.56°.
Monthly daylight estimates
Calculated for the 15th of each month.
| Month | Daylight |
|---|---|
| January | 14h 43m |
| February | 13h 37m |
| March | 12h 22m |
| April | 11h 01m |
| May | 9h 54m |
| June | 9h 18m |
| July | 9h 34m |
| August | 10h 32m |
| September | 11h 49m |
| October | 13h 08m |
| November | 14h 22m |
| December | 15h 02m |
Interactive map of Palmerston North
About latitude comparisons
When comparing cities at the same latitude, such as Palmerston North and its global counterparts, it is important to remember that while they share identical daylight hours and similar solar angles throughout the year, their climates may differ drastically. Factors including elevation, proximity to oceans, and dominant wind patterns shape the local environment just as much as solar positioning.
The results shown here are cities located within ±0.5 degrees of Palmerston North's parallel (-40.36°), which covers roughly 55 kilometers (34 miles) north or south of its exact coordinate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longitude of Palmerston North?
Palmerston North is located at longitude 175.6111° E. Among cities within ±0.5° of the same meridian, Hamilton (New Zealand), at 175.2833° E in the Southern Hemisphere.
How close are these cities to Palmerston North’s latitude?
Each listed city has a stored latitude between -40.86° and -39.86°, the ±0.5° matching band around Palmerston North.
Does this map show exact city boundaries?
No. Map markers and latitude values use city reference coordinates. They help compare locations on a parallel, but do not represent municipal boundaries.
Do these cities share the same climate?
Not necessarily. Latitude is only one influence on climate; altitude, coastlines, ocean currents and local terrain also matter.