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Factors that affect the temperature
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LATITUDE
Near the poles the sun's rays are spread over a larger surface area than the equator and therefore do not have the same 'intensity' .
The equatorial regions are slightly closer to the sun/ warmer.
Less heat is lost to the atmosphere near the equator due to the fact that there is less distance for the sun's rays to pass through.
SEA TEMPERATURE AND CURRENTS
Warm and cold currents that circulate our planet and depending on which one is present on the coast this will impact temperature.
Cold Currents = Dry conditions with cool breezes
Warm Currents = Wet conditions with warm breezes
ALTITUDE
The higher up you go the colder it gets. You lose 1°C with every 100 meters that you go up in altitude. This is because there is less atmosphere to retain the sun's heat.
DISTANCE FROM THE SEA
Oceans heat up and cool down slower than land. Coastal locations tend to be cooler in summer and warmer in winter than places inland at the same latitude and altitude.
WIND DIRECTION
Wind direction can really impact temperature and weather. Simply put if it comes from somewhere warm it will heat the area and if it comes from somewhere cold it will cool the area. Also, if it comes from the sea it is more likely to cause rainfall and if it comes from the land it is more likely to cause dry conditions.
