SameLatitude
Cities at the same latitude as
Timaru
Cities on the same parallel as Timaru
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| City | Country | Population | Latitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton | New Zealand | 21,600 | -43.90° |
| Wanaka | New Zealand | 13,200 | -44.70° |
| Puerto Cisnes | Chile | 5,739 | -44.75° |
Understanding Timaru's latitude
| Latitude | 44.40° S |
|---|---|
| Distance to Equator | 4,937 km / 3,068 mi |
| Distance to polar circle | 2,464 km / 1,531 mi Antarctic Circle (66.56° S) |
Daylight over the year
Estimated daylight (sunrise-to-sunset) duration in Timaru along the year.
The longest daylight at latitude 44.40° S is about 15h 32m around the summer solstice in December, while the shortest is about 8h 50m 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 | 15h 08m |
| February | 13h 51m |
| March | 12h 25m |
| April | 10h 51m |
| May | 9h 33m |
| June | 8h 51m |
| July | 9h 10m |
| August | 10h 17m |
| September | 11h 47m |
| October | 13h 18m |
| November | 14h 44m |
| December | 15h 31m |
Interactive map of Timaru
About latitude comparisons
When comparing cities at the same latitude, such as Timaru 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 Timaru's parallel (-44.40°), which covers roughly 55 kilometers (34 miles) north or south of its exact coordinate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longitude of Timaru?
Timaru is located at longitude 171.2536° E. Among cities within ±0.5° of the same meridian, Majuro (Marshall Islands), at 171.3803° E in the Northern Hemisphere.
How close are these cities to Timaru’s latitude?
Each listed city has a stored latitude between -44.90° and -43.90°, the ±0.5° matching band around Timaru.
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.