In the high parts there is a temperature below normal despite being closer to the sun. Photo: diffusion
The sun, the central axis of our planetary system, is in charge of giving life, light and heat to the entire solar system. While Mercury, the closest to the sun, can reach a temperature of +430 °C, Jupiter reaches approximately 1330 °C. Simply put, its large thermal radiation has a huge impact on the temperatures of celestial bodies.
On planet earth, the snow-capped mountains and mountain ranges have too low a temperature compared to the rest of the world, despite the fact that the distance between them and the sun is closer. This fact is apparently absurd and irrational; however, science has a logical answer to this question: density.
According to the American CK-12 foundation, density is the main factor by which this ‘irrational’ phenomenon makes sense. In the mountains, the air is less dense, so the molecules are further apart than at sea level. This makes them collide less and the heat does not predominate in these areas.
A great example of this is Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania, Africa. This is located 6 kilometers above sea level and low temperatures are what prevail in this place; However, at the foot of these mountains, the temperatures are completely the opposite, since it is located very close to the equator.
