Comparing Russia with South Africa

Compare Climate information for Russia and South Africa

Is Russia warmer or hotter than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Russia is not hotter than South Africa . Russia has an average temperature of 5°C/41°F and South Africa has an average temperature of 19°C/66°F.

Russia's hottest month is July, with an average maximum temperature of 26°C/79°F, which is not hotter than South Africa's hottest month (January, with an average maximum temperature of 30°C/86°F).

Average Monthly Maximum Temperatures
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Is Russia colder or cooler than South Africa?

On average across the year, yes, Russia is colder than South Africa . Russia has an average minimum temperature of 0°C/32°F and South Africa has an average minimum temperature of 12°C/54°F.



Russia's coldest month is January, with an average minimum temperature of -15°C/5°F, which is colder than South Africa's coldest month (June, with an average minimum temperature of 5°C/41°F).

Average Monthly Minimum Temperatures
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Does Russia have more rain than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Russia has less rain than South Africa. Russia has an average annual rainfall of 335mm and South Africa has an average annual rainfall of 446mm.

Russia's wettest month is July, with an average monthly rainfall of 43mm, which is drier than South Africa's wettest month (December, with an average monthly rainfall of 70mm).

Average Monthly Rainfall
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Compare location information for Russia and South Africa

How far is Russia from South Africa?

The midpoint of Russia is approximately 7,815 miles (12,577km) north east of South Africa.

Is Russia further west than South Africa?

Yes, Russia is further west than South Africa. The midpoint of Russia is further west by approximately 1,720 miles (2,768km).

Is Russia further east than South Africa?

No, Russia is not further east than South Africa.

Is Russia further north than South Africa?

Yes, Russia is further north than South Africa. The midpoint of Russia is further north by approximately 6,362 miles (10,239km).

Is Russia further south than South Africa?

No, Russia is not further south than South Africa.

Is Russia bigger than South Africa?

Yes, Russia is bigger than South Africa. Russia has an area of 16,377,742 km2 (42,418,352 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Russia is 15,163,272 km2 (39,272,874 miles2) bigger than South Africa.
That makes Russia 14 times bigger than South Africa.

Is Russia smaller than South Africa?

No, Russia is not smaller than South Africa. Russia has an area of 16,377,742 km2 (42,418,352 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Russia is 15,163,272 km2 (39,272,874 miles2) bigger than South Africa.
That makes Russia 14 times bigger than South Africa.

How far is South Africa from Russia?

The midpoint of South Africa is approximately 7,815 miles (12,577km) south west of Russia.

Is South Africa further west than Russia?

No, South Africa is not further west than Russia.

Is South Africa further east than Russia?

Yes, South Africa is further east than Russia. The midpoint of South Africa is further east by approximately 1,720 miles (2,768km).

Is South Africa further north than Russia?

No, South Africa is not further north than Russia.

Is South Africa further south than Russia?

Yes, South Africa is further south than Russia. The midpoint of South Africa is further south by approximately 6,362 miles (10,239km).

Is South Africa bigger than Russia?

No, South Africa is smaller than Russia. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Russia has an area of 16,377,742 km2 (42,418,352 miles2) which means that South Africa is 15,163,272 km2 (39,272,874 miles2) smaller than Russia.
That makes South Africa 14 times smaller than Russia.

Is South Africa smaller than Russia?

Yes, South Africa is smaller than Russia. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Russia has an area of 16,377,742 km2 (42,418,352 miles2) which means that South Africa is 15,163,272 km2 (39,272,874 miles2) smaller than Russia.
That makes South Africa 14 times smaller than Russia.

Compare population information for Russia and South Africa

Is Russia more populated than South Africa?

Yes, Russia is more populated than South Africa. Russia has a population of 142,021,981 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Russia has 84,505,316 more people than South Africa.
That makes Russia 3 times more populated than South Africa.

Is Russia less populated than South Africa?

No, Russia is not less populated than South Africa. Russia has a population of 142,021,981 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Russia has 84,505,316 more people than South Africa.
That makes Russia 3 times more populated than South Africa.

Is South Africa more populated than Russia?

No, South Africa is not more populated than Russia. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Russia has a population of 142,021,981 which means that South Africa has 84,505,316 fewer people than Russia.
That makes South Africa 3 times less populated than Russia.

Is South Africa less populated than Russia?

Yes, South Africa is less populated than Russia. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Russia has a population of 142,021,981 which means that South Africa has 84,505,316 fewer people than Russia.
That makes South Africa 3 times less populated than Russia.

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