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Question
Explain the ranges of temperature and show their calculation.
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Solution
The Diurnal range is calculated by subtracting minimum temperature from the maximum temperature within 24 hours or of one day. The Mean monthly range is calculated by subtracting the mean minimum temperature from mean maximum temperature within 30 days or a month. Annual range of temperature is calculated by subtracting the mean minimum temperature from the mean maximum temperature within one year i.e. mostly between June and January.
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