Do black people fade in colder climates?

Answer 1

In short, Yes!

The genetic trait the defines a person skin color is decided by a temperature controlled allele. However the effects of a hotter or colder climate generally take upwards of 20 generations to notice a visible difference. Although one case was reported in central Africa by Portuguese explorers in the 1740's where entire villages of dark skinned people changed color to almost albino white during the rainy season. The expedition leader Romero Toromeo noted that "it seemed as though the color washed out when the rain came only to reappear when they [the natives] dried out in the sun once the rains ceased".

Answer 2

No, the skin color of black people does not fade in colder climates. Skin color is determined by genetics and does not change based on climate. It is important to note that black people have different skin tones, and melanin levels that determine the darkness of their skin, which remain constant regardless of the climate they live in.