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The average (70°C or 158°F) is not as important as the wide range of temperatures. Mercury's nearness to the Sun, lack of atmosphere, and slow rotation combine to raise the daylight side temperature up to 430°C (806°F). The side of the planet facing away from the Sun becomes incredibly cold, as low as -173°C (-280°F).
The temperature near the poles is slightly cooler in the day and warmer at night, averaging -73°C, but this too varies from - 190°C to + 110°C.
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Why was mercury able to retain its atmosphere during its formation?
Mercury has a high surface temperature and a low mass
What is a metallic element is a liquid at room temperature?
Mercury is a metal element which is liquid at room temperature
Average temp of Venus?
Because of it's thick CO2 atmosphere and slow rotation, Venus maintains an average temperature of around 460 °C (860 °F) whether it is "day" or "night". :)
Why does Mercury stay in the barometer?
A barometer is a closed-system vacuum that allows the mercury to expand with changes in temperature and pressure.
What is the average temperature of the upper mantle?
The average temperature is 5400 ºF (3000ºC),
What planet temperature is closest to the earths?
Mercury has an average surface temperature (67°) closest to the Earths average surface temperature (14°C). The temperature on Mercury varies a lot though - you could argue that Mars is closer in temperature.
What is Mercury's average temperature in Fahrenheit?
Mercury's average temperature in Fahrenheit is 800 degrees.
What is the atmosphere and the temperature of mercury?
Mercury has no real atmosphere and the temperature on the surface is from 80,000 to 700,000 degrees.
What is Mercury's average surface temperature?
It's smooth and shiny, and has a convex meniscus.
What has a wide range in temperature in its surface?
Mercury
What is the average temperature in Fahrenheit for Mercury?
The temperature for Mercury is about 400 C. LOVE YA PEACE!!! :) ♥
What is the maximum and minimum surface temperature of each planets?
All planets have very different temperatures at the surface. Mercury's Maximum Temperature 465°C (870°F) Mercury's Minimum Temperature -184°C (-300°F) Venus' Average Temperature 449°C (850°F) Earth's Average Temperature 7.2°C (45°F) Mars's Maximum Temperature 36°C (98°F) Mars's Minimum Temperature -123°C (-190°F) Jupiter's Average Temperature -153°C (-244°F) Saturn's Average Temperature -184°C (-300°F) Uranus' Maximum Temperature -184°C (-300°F) Neptune's Average Temperature -223°C (-370°F)
What is the average tempreture of Mercury?
The average temperature of the planet Mercury is said to be 350 degrees.
What planet has a surface temperature of 110?
mercury or venus
Which planet has the greatest extremes?
Mercury, the closest planet to the sun. While the temperature on Mercury can reach 465°C, it can also drop to around -184°C. There is such a big variation in Mercury's temperature because the planet has no atmosphere, and it spends relatively slowly.
Which planet experiences the most extremes of surface temperature?
Mercury has the most extreme surface temperature heat wise. Pluto has the most surface temperature coolness wise.
What planet has a temperature of negative 400 degrees?
Pluto is no planet anymore. All planets have very different temperatures at the surface. Mercury's Maximum Temperature 465°C (870°F) Mercury's Minimum Temperature -184°C (-300°F) Venus' Average Temperature 449°C (850°F) Earth's Average Temperature 7.2°C (45°F) Mars's Maximum Temperature 36°C (98°F) Mars's Minimum Temperature -123°C (-190°F) Jupiter's Average Temperature -153°C (-244°F) Saturn's Average Temperature -184°C (-300°F) Uranus' Maximum Temperature -184°C (-300°F) Neptune's Average Temperature -223°C (-370°F)
