Unlocking Daily Heat: Hottest part of the day explained, Timing & Reasons
Hottest Part of the Day Explained Why Isn't It Hottest at High Noon? The Mystery of Thermal Lag Most people assume the hottest part of the day is when the sun is directly overhead—solar noon. However, this is often incorrect. The Earth's surface doesn't heat up and cool down instantly; there's a delay, known as thermal lag. This lag means the peak temperature typically arrives three to five hours after the sun reaches its highest point....