Climographs of Los Angeles and Lubbock

City	Latitude	Longitude	Elevation
Los Angeles (California)	33o 56'N	118o 24'W	100 ft
Lubbock (Texas)	33o 40'N	101o 49'W	3,254 ft

Examine the temperature graphs of Los Angeles (California) and Lubbock (Texas) above.

Notice the difference in the Annual Range of temperature (difference between the maximum and the minimum temperature) for these two cities. Lubbock has a much greater range of temperature than Los Angeles. Identify and explain the principal temperature control factor/s responsible for the contrasts in temperature patterns for these two weather stations.

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