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Why is the pond in my backyard not frozen when it is -15 °C (5 °F) outside?

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Potential temperature constant in a well-mixed atmospheric layer?

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Pressure vs Temperature effect on humidity

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Meterological measures -formula containing temperature, humidity, cloud, wind

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Is there really less diurnal temperature variation in the mountains than at sea level?

atmosphere temperature mountains

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Is there a bigger diurnal temperature variation in the summer because of a greater humidity?

temperature humidity seasons

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Why is the snow line higher in the Himalayas than on the equator?

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Why would it be drier indoors during the winter vs the summer?

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Is there any measured atmospheric temperature profile made public?

atmosphere temperature measurements

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Why is the isothermal layer being considered a part of the stratosphere rather than the troposphere or being an independent layer?

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What is the relationship between air pressure and temperature?

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What was the highest temperature ever recorded on the surface of Earth?

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How much does earth's core temperature affect earth's global surface temperature

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How to determine the annual harmonics of temperature and salinity data?

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