Max Temperature

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In the Northern hemisphere there is a strong negative correlation between latitude and max temp (model accounts for 84% of variation). As latitude increases, max temp decreases. As latitude increases in the Northern hemisphere you are getting further away from the equator. Thus, you are further away from the sun and the temperature becomes colder. In the Southern hemisphere the opposite occurs. There is a weak positive correlation between latitude and max temp (model accounts for 44% of variation). As latitude increases, max temp slightly increases. Since latitude in the Southern hemisphere is measured in negative values, as latitude increases you are approaching the equator. Thus, you are closer to the sun and the temperature becomes warmer.

Visualizations

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