Falkland Islands: Southern Hemisphere Location
Yes, the Falkland Islands are in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Latitude: 51°–52° South (comparable to London's 51° North).
- Location: South Atlantic Ocean, on the Patagonian Shelf.
- Distance from equator: ~5,700 km (3,500 mi).
- Seasonal reversal: Summer (Dec–Feb), Winter (Jun–Aug).
They are not in the Northern Hemisphere, nor near the equator. Their high southern latitude drives the cool, windy, oceanic climate.