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Cities at the same latitude as
Whanganui
Cities on the same parallel as Whanganui
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| City | Country | Population | Latitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valdivia | Chile | 133,419 | -39.81° |
| Palmerston North | New Zealand | 90,500 | -40.36° |
| Hastings | New Zealand | 88,300 | -39.64° |
| Napier | New Zealand | 66,400 | -39.49° |
| Panguipulli | Chile | 32,525 | -39.64° |
| Río Bueno | Chile | 31,366 | -40.33° |
| La Unión | Chile | 26,298 | -40.29° |
| San Martín de los Andes | Argentina | 23,519 | -40.16° |
| Paillaco | Chile | 19,088 | -40.07° |
| Havelock North | New Zealand | 14,900 | -39.67° |
| Futrono | Chile | 13,736 | -40.13° |
| Pedro Luro | Argentina | 11,114 | -39.50° |
| Hawera | New Zealand | 10,700 | -39.59° |
| Junín de los Andes | Argentina | 10,592 | -39.95° |
| Los Lagos | Chile | 9,277 | -39.86° |
| Kelvin Grove | New Zealand | 8,170 | -40.33° |
| Lanco | Chile | 7,550 | -39.45° |
| Onekawa | New Zealand | 7,290 | -39.51° |
| General Conesa | Argentina | 6,432 | -40.10° |
| 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 Whanganui's latitude
| Latitude | 39.93° S |
|---|---|
| Distance to Equator | 4,440 km / 2,759 mi |
| Distance to polar circle | 2,961 km / 1,840 mi Antarctic Circle (66.56° S) |
Daylight over the year
Estimated daylight (sunrise-to-sunset) duration in Whanganui along the year.
The longest daylight at latitude 39.93° S is about 15h 00m around the summer solstice in December, while the shortest is about 9h 20m 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 40m |
| February | 13h 35m |
| March | 12h 22m |
| April | 11h 02m |
| May | 9h 56m |
| June | 9h 21m |
| July | 9h 36m |
| August | 10h 33m |
| September | 11h 49m |
| October | 13h 07m |
| November | 14h 20m |
| December | 14h 59m |
Interactive map of Whanganui
About latitude comparisons
When comparing cities at the same latitude, such as Whanganui 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 Whanganui's parallel (-39.93°), which covers roughly 55 kilometers (34 miles) north or south of its exact coordinate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longitude of Whanganui?
Whanganui is located at longitude 175.0500° E. Among cities within ±0.5° of the same meridian, Auckland (New Zealand), at 174.7635° E in the Southern Hemisphere.
How close are these cities to Whanganui’s latitude?
Each listed city has a stored latitude between -40.43° and -39.43°, the ±0.5° matching band around Whanganui.
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.