Agra and Darjiling lie on the same latitude, yet January is 16 degrees…

Question

Agra and Darjiling lie on the same latitude, yet January is 16 degrees in Agra and only 4 in Darjiling. Why?

Accepted Answer

C. Height above sea level

1. Same latitude means the same sun angle.
2. Darjiling sits high in the hills.
3. Altitude lowers its temperature.
_Source: syllabus Geography, India Physical Environment, Chapter 4, Climate._

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Warm ocean currents

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Colour of the soil

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Distance from equator

Agra and Darjiling lie on the same latitude, yet January is 16 degrees in Agra and only 4 in Darjiling. Why?

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