Why is the Earth hotter in July and cooler in January?

In summary, the Earth revolves around the sun in an oval orbit the sun occupies one of its centers. The distance from the sun is not constant and the land closest to the sun in Maicon on Jan. 3 and July 4, the difference between the two points is approximately 5 million km. If speculate that the factors that govern the temperature of the Earth's surface is physical laws that govern this issue and make it as unexpected to mind is that Jan more cooler and Jul more hotter. Simply put, the "ovalness" (ellipticity, really) of Earth's orbit is rather small, while Earth's axial tilt is rather large. Hence, the seasons are primarily driven by effect 2, and effect 1 is only one
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We know that the Earth revolves around the sun in an oval orbit the sun occupies one of its centers
On this basis, the distance from the sun is not constant and the land closest to the sun in Maicon on Jan. 3 and and be further from the sun on July 4, the difference between the two points approximately 5 million km
If speculate that the factors that govern the temperature of the Earth's surface is
1 - The amount of distance from the Sun{ it is well known that the planets furthest from the sun is in the cooler temperatures}
2 - angle of the sun's rays fall on the ground

What are the physical laws that govern this issue and make it as unexpected to mind is that jan more cooler and july more hotter
 
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Simply put, the "ovalness" (ellipticity, really) of Earth's orbit is rather small, while Earth's axial tilt is rather large. Hence, the seasons are primarily driven by effect 2, and effect 1 is only one among several small secondary considerations. http://cseligman.com/text/planets/orbiteffect.htm" is one of the few I could find that attempts to roughly quantify the respective contributions.
 
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onomatomanic said:
Simply put, the "ovalness" (ellipticity, really) of Earth's orbit is rather small, while Earth's axial tilt is rather large. Hence, the seasons are primarily driven by effect 2, and effect 1 is only one among several small secondary considerations. http://cseligman.com/text/planets/orbiteffect.htm" is one of the few I could find that attempts to roughly quantify the respective contributions.

thank you sir very much i have really benfited of your guiding informations
 
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BTW, note that January being cooler and July being hotter is entirely northern-hemispherocentric.

If you live south of the equator, you'll be wearing shorts at New Years and a parka on Firecracker Day.
 
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DaveC426913 said:
...Firecracker Day.
I've never heard of that - is that an Australian holiday? :-p

And btw, the difference is less than 5 million miles. Aphelion is 94.5 and perihelion is 91.4 million miles.
 
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russ_watters said:
I've never heard of that - is that an Australian holiday? :-p

Ha ha no. Just that, up here in the GWN, July 4 doesn't pull the heartstrings the way it does for y'all.
 
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thank you mr dave and mr russ
i have understood from the link that the water-land distriputions between north and south Earth hemispheres make the Earth as awhole cooler in jan and hotter in jul
 

Related to Why is the Earth hotter in July and cooler in January?

1. What is the average temperature of the Earth in orbit around the Sun?

The average temperature of the Earth in orbit around the Sun is approximately 15 degrees Celsius (59 degrees Fahrenheit). This is due to a balance between the Sun's energy that warms the Earth and the Earth's atmosphere that traps some of this heat.

2. How does the Earth's distance from the Sun affect its temperature?

The Earth's distance from the Sun does have an effect on its temperature, but it is not the only factor. The Earth's tilted axis and its rotation also play a significant role. When the Earth is closer to the Sun in its elliptical orbit, it receives more direct sunlight, leading to warmer temperatures. However, the tilt of the Earth's axis also causes seasons, with the Northern Hemisphere receiving more direct sunlight in summer and less in winter, regardless of its distance from the Sun.

3. What is the relationship between the Earth's temperature and its orbit around the Sun?

The Earth's temperature is directly related to its orbit around the Sun in terms of receiving sunlight. The Earth's orbit is elliptical, meaning it varies in distance from the Sun, but the angle of the Earth's axis is what causes the seasons and varying temperatures throughout the year.

4. How does the Earth's atmosphere affect its temperature in orbit?

The Earth's atmosphere plays a crucial role in regulating its temperature in orbit. The Earth's atmosphere traps some of the Sun's heat, creating a greenhouse effect that keeps the Earth's temperature stable and habitable. Without this atmosphere, the Earth's temperature would be much colder, and life as we know it would not be possible.

5. Can changes in the Earth's orbit affect its temperature?

Yes, changes in the Earth's orbit can have an impact on its temperature, but they are not the only factor. Natural variations in the Earth's orbit, such as changes in the tilt of its axis and the shape of its orbit, can lead to long-term changes in climate and temperature. However, human activities, such as greenhouse gas emissions, have a more significant effect on the Earth's temperature than natural orbital variations.

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