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Madison Reef is located in one of the world's warmest bodies of water with summer SSTs reaching 90F and winter around 80F. Summers are extremely humid with dewpoints of in the low-mid 80's. Even the cooler dry season brings virtually no relief, with overnight lows commonly in the mid-high 70's. The monsoon brings a summer wet season, mostly in the form of afternoon showers and storms. The island is part of a group of 25 islands and cays, with a total population of 25,000 people.
This tiny sand bar is one of the most humid places you'll ever likely to encounter. Average SST's in summer reach over 90F, which in turn results in truly oppressive nights, with lows rarely below 80F and dewpoints usually in the mid-80's. The monsoon is not particulary strong here, due to the lack of land providing convection, however, showers and storms do form when the monsoon trough dips far south enough.
Sparta Reef
S 21.50º E 112.20º Elevation 12m
A coral island with a population of 10,000 people, which lies under the influence of the cool Western Australian current. Summers are dry and warm, and as the island is too far south to recieve monsoonal moisture and instability, rainfall is scarce. Dewpoints however still average in the low 70's. Winters recieve more rain from occasional cold fronts and moist southerly winds. Temps are mild and pleasant, and humidity is low. SSTs in summer average around 80-82F and in winter high 60's to low 70's.
I like their summers better than Madison Reef's,
and their winters are almost the same as Madison Reef's
Sparta Reef impressions?
Looks like the kind of place for people who like warmth, but they don't really like summer.
Looks like a cooler central/north coastal QLD locale, but without the rain.
Matlock Atoll is my choice as well...
I like that there is enough rain to keep things green but not a strong monsoon rain like in Madison Reef. Sparta Reef looks like it can get a bit chilly at night in winter compared to the other two.
Matlock Atoll is my choice as well...
I like that there is enough rain to keep things green but not a strong monsoon rain like in Madison Reef. Sparta Reef looks like it can get a bit chilly at night in winter compared to the other two.
Not much green on Matlock Atoll as it really is only a tiny sand bar, with a grove of coconut palms the only greenery there
All three look desirable to me (love the tropical climates), but would opt for Matlock Atoll. High sunshine, no more cold, and some tropical rain to make it interesting
What is the geography and landscape like there SAB?
All three are territories of Saab Island, which is a large island nation just off northwestern Australia.
Madison Reef is a part of an archipelago of 25 islands and reefs which surround a lagoon, collectively known as the Madison Islands. It's similar to many of those Pacific atolls. Madison Reef itself is a small sand and coral island, covered in coconut palms and other tropical palms, includiing the Saabetto Palm, one of the awesomest palms in the universe and endemic to Saab Island and its territories.
The main population center is actually on the much larger Medway Island, which measures about 15km long and 2-5km wide. The area is an awesome diving location, with hundreds of coral and marine species.
Medway Island also features an airport with a 8000' runway and offers turboprop flights to Mackenzie and Matilda Bay and a 737 flight to Sabtown.
Not much green on Matlock Atoll as it really is only a tiny sand bar, with a grove of coconut palms the only greenery there
Coconut palms for trees? Perfect! (wet enough for me)
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