Why is the temperature warmer at the foot of a mountain?

Question

Ummm... let me explain further...if we go up a mountain we're nearer to the sun right?So why is the temperature warmer at the foot rather than at the peak of the mountain?I think it has something to do with air pressure or something.I'm not sure.

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Answer 1

The further you go up, the colder it gets.

Answer 2

Re: temperature drop with altitude gained

by Robert Fogt on 03/04/03 at 19:48:15

    The temperature drops approximately 5.4 degrees Fahrenheit per 1000 feet.

    This is only true in the troposphere, which is 36,000 feet and below. Though as a hiker, you wont have to worry about that.

    Though keep in mind, it is not very accurate for hikers, since hills provide trees, shade, streams, etc, which can all effect the temperature. for more information see this link;    http://daphne.palomar.edu/jthorngren/adi...

Answer 3

You're lower to the ground where as at the top you're basically into the sky so it's bound to be really cold.

If you're looking for a scientific answer, i'm sorry i have no idea what so ever.

Answer 4

The higher the latititude the tuffer it is to breath. Plus, your going higher in the air. Good question though.

Answer 5

Lower pressure at higher altitudes causes the temperature to be colder on top of a mountain than at sea level.

As air rises, the pressure decreases. It is this lower pressure at higher altitudes that causes the temperature to be colder on top of a mountain than at sea level.

You may already know about the relationship between temperature and pressure: When you pressurize air (or any gas), it gets hotter, and when you release the pressure on air it gets colder. So a bicycle pump gets hot when you pump up a tire, and a spray paint can or a C02 cartridge gets cold as you release the pressurized gas.

Answer 6

because the farther from the earth, the colder it gets...