How does elavation affect climate?

Answer 1

The higher altitude you go, the colder it is. This is because the air molecules are more scarce. And for some reason they don't release as much heat energy.

As a general rule subtract 6 degrees celcius for every 1000 meters you go up

Answer 2

Elevation can affect climate by influencing temperature and precipitation. Typically, as elevation increases, the temperature decreases due to the thinning of the atmosphere and reduced air pressure. This can also affect precipitation patterns, with higher elevations often receiving more precipitation as air is forced to rise and cool, leading to cloud formation and rain or snow.