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Lower latitudes are closer to the equator. The equator is exposed to the sun most consistently. Therefore, the equator, and those latitudes closest to it are hotter. Hotter air evaporates more water. The more evaporated water in the air (water vapor/steam), the higher the humidity.
However, just because there is hot air does not mean the air is humid (ie. many deserts are hot and dry - and, incidentally, are also common near the equator). If there is hot air and no water nearby for it to evaporate, you will still have hot air but low humidity. If you have a weather pattern of hot air that travels for long distances over dry land, the air has no water to pick up so it stays dry. But, there is a lot of ocean surface at the equator, so often it is more humid there and in the nearby latitudes.
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On a map of average annual temperature why are the lower latitudes so much warmer than the higher latitudes?
On a map of average annual temperature why are the lower latitudes so much warmer than the higher latitudes?
Why do higher latitudes receive less solar radiation than lower latitudes?
high latitudes are blocked by clouds and lower latitude are not blocked by anything
Should humidifier be set for lower or higher outside temp to increase humidity in house?
lower
How does weather affect static electricity?
The lower the humidity, the higher the static electricity
What cause the difference between temperature and humidity?
Temperature is the amount of heat in a substance, so it's a measure of how fast something's molecules are moving. Humidity is how much water vapor is in the air. Temperature and humidity are different, but they are connected: both are features of the weather, and higher temperatures generally cause higher humidity, while lower temperatures cause lower humidity.
Will rain decrease humidity?
No. Rain itself increases humidity. However, in temperate latitudes rain often comes before a cold front, which can decrease humidity.
What is safe level of humidity for asthma sufferers?
40% no lower than 30% no higher than 50%
Relationship between evaporation and relative humidity?
The higher the relative humidity is the lower rate of evaporation.
How does a Birmingham Alabama's summer compare to AZ?
Arizona's lower humidity makes the higher temperature more tolerable.
Is the relative humidity in eastern California higher or lower than in San Fransisco?
It is low than San Francisco
Where will You will find lower average humidity readings?
In temperate zone away from water, in desert areas, and at higher altitudes.
