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Old 12-19-2005, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Kuan
In the Northern Hemisphere, since the Winter Solstice, Dec 22nd, is the shortest day of the year, why is January the coldest month? Since the days get longer and there's more sunlight, shouldn't it be getting warmer?
That's pretty much how it is here (shortest day -- coldest day / longest day -- hottest day). Move to the desert and the world makes more sense.
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