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There are many factors to consider, but one of the biggest is time of day. Clear skies during the day allow the sun to heat the ground more than on a cloudy day, resulting in warmer temperatures. However, at night a clear sky allows more energy to radiate back into space making for colder temperatures. Clouds at night act like a blanket, keeping warm air in, while during the day they block the sun's rays, keeping it cooler.

Larger scale weather patterns can have the opposite effect where an area of high pressure results in sinking air, clear skies, and colder temperatures. A passing warm front on the other hand can be marked by increasing clouds, rain, and warming temperatures.

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