Temperature on Earth

Temperature is a large part of the climate of an area and is largely determined by four factors:

Latitude - higher latitudes have lower temperature due to less direct solar radiation.
Land and Water - Areas near water have more stable temperatures and less shifts both daily and seasonally.
Ocean Currents - Warm ocean currents can bring heat to coastal areas, and cold currents can take heat from coastal areas.
Elevation - Areas with high elevation tend to have lower temperatures due to less air pressure.