Atmospheric temperature

Atmospheric temperature is just like the temperature of the air outside. When you play outside, you might feel hot or cold depending on how warm or cool the air is. The atmosphere is all the air that surrounds the Earth. The temperature of the atmosphere can be different in different parts of the world at different times of the year.

Do you know how you can tell if it's getting warmer or cooler outside? You might see a thermometer! This is a special tool that measures the temperature. The temperature of the atmosphere is important because it can affect lots of things like how much it rains, what kind of animals and plants can live in certain areas, and even how much energy we use to heat or cool our homes. Scientists study the atmospheric temperature to understand how the Earth is changing and what we can do to protect our planet.