introduction to meteorology - atsc 2000 seasons controls on local temperature –latitude...
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Introduction to Meteorology - ATSC 2000
• Seasons• Controls on local temperature
– Latitude– Altitude– Oceans vs continents– Humidity
147 million km, ~ 179 days 152 million km, ~ 186 days
FIGURE 3.20 Average air temperature near sea level in January (°F).
FIGURE 3.21 Average air temperature near sea level in July (°F).
FIGURE 3.26 Mean annual total heating degree-days across the United States (base 65°F).
Figure 7.2 Map of July-January surface air temperature differencesFig. 7.2 Map of July-January surface air temperature difference (C).