Why do arid, dry deserts get so cold at night?

Correct answer: Because the atmospheric humidity is practically zero.

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Player #37552237
Player #37552237
Crazy how wide the temperatures fluctuate
AndyGirl
AndyGirl
oooohh love this fact!
Gareth
Gareth
it's also why water traps don't work in desert locations - there's no water in the air to condense.
Jo
Jo
Strange, I was trying to remember how cold it can get at night in the Sahara just earlier today, and here it is
Player #10500122
Player #10500122
😮me