How does the suns angle affect weather?
The sun is the ultimate source of all weather on Earth. It is the unequal heating of different parts of the globe that sets up differences in temperature and pressure that then gives rise to storms and atmospheric circulations. Sun angle is very important when it comes to the amount of solar heating that occurs. For example, the intensity of sunlight in tropical regions delivers more solar energy than the low angle sunligjht received at the poles. Learn more about the global energy balance on this USA TODAY resource page.
