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In Geography / Middle School | 2014-08-14

What's the difference between the concepts of "annual temperature range" and "diurnal temperature range"?

Asked by Mullet612

Answer (2)

Just look at the definition of the terms "diurnal" and " annual." "Diurnal" means
daily, while "annual" means yearly. Thus a diurnal temperature range is a
daily temperature range, while an annual temperature range is a yearly temperature
range.

Answered by carlmesaros7787 | 2024-06-10

The annual temperature range is the difference between the highest and lowest average temperatures over a year, while the diurnal temperature range is the difference between the highest and lowest temperatures within a single day. Both concepts help in understanding climate and daily weather patterns in different regions. For example, a desert may have a high diurnal range due to its extreme temperatures during the day and night.
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Answered by carlmesaros7787 | 2025-03-06