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Just returned from Mexico City. While temperature was around 75 to 80 degrees it seemed about 15 degrees warmer. So, yes it does seem hotter in higher altitudes.

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How do high altitudes affect temperature?

High altitudes generally have lower temperatures compared to lower altitudes. This is because the air at higher altitudes is less dense and can hold less heat, leading to cooler temperatures.


What is the altitude of various cloud types?

Cirrus clouds are found at high altitudes, typically above 20,000 feet. Cumulus clouds are often found at lower to middle altitudes, usually between 6,500 to 20,000 feet. Stratus clouds form at low altitudes, below 6,500 feet. Nimbostratus clouds can extend through a wide range of altitudes, from low to high, depending on the vertical development of the cloud system.


Why does the sun feel hotter at higher elevations?

The sun feels hotter at higher elevations because the air is thinner, which means there are fewer molecules to absorb and scatter the sun's heat. This results in more direct sunlight reaching the surface, making it feel hotter.


Why do hot and humid summer days feel hotter than hot and dry summer days?

The evaporation of your perspiration is lessened when there is high humidity, making it more difficult for the body to cool itself off. It is not the act of sweating that cools you off, but the evaporation of the sweat.


Why does it feel hotter at night compared to during the day?

At night, it can feel hotter because the ground and buildings have absorbed heat during the day and release it slowly, raising the temperature. Additionally, there is less air movement at night, which can make it feel warmer.

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Does freezing feel colder in high altitudes?

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Cirrus clouds appear at low to high altitudes?

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What type of clouds are wispy and occur at very high altitudes'?

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Why do jet airplanes fly at high altitudes?

Jet airplanes fly at high altitudes because it is more fuel efficient. Flying at higher altitudes uses less fuel than flying at lower altitudes.


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Is air pressure greater at high altitudes or low altitudes?

It is greater at a lower altitude.


What are clouds altitudes?

up high!


Why at high altitude packets of chips are tight?

At high altitudes, the air pressure is lower which causes the air inside the chip packet to push against the walls of the packet with more force. This can make the packet feel tighter due to the pressure difference between the inside and outside of the packet.


Do high altitudes cause drowsiness?

High altitudes do cause drowsiness because there is less oxygen in the air, so you can't breathe normally.


Which statement explains why high humidity makes us feel hotter in hot weather?

High humidity inhibits the evaporation of sweat from our skin, which is our body's way of cooling down. When sweat doesn't evaporate effectively, our bodies struggle to dissipate heat, making us feel hotter and more uncomfortable despite the actual temperature.


What clouds that form at high altitudes?

yes