Physics, asked by parusabari, 1 year ago

why are cloudy nights warmer than clear nights?

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Answered by rahul9835
107
Hello Friend !

Water vapor has good heat retention.

Clouds being made up of water vapor act as large blankets over the Earth's surface which keep the heat trapped inside and let very little out. This is what keeps the temperature warmer when compare to clear nights.

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Answered by Anushkasampa123
46
The Clouds are made up of water vapor and act as large blankets over the Earth's surface which keep the heat trapped inside the earth and let very little heat to escape out. That's why the temperature is warmer than clear nights.
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