Latitude is a watch term that refers to the angular distance of a location north or south of the equator. Latitude lines run parallel to the equator. It is measured in degrees and can range from 0° at the equator to 90° at the poles. Latitude is often used to determine a location’s climate and weather patterns, as locations closer to the equator tend to have warmer temperatures and more tropical climates, while locations further away tend to have colder temperatures and more temperate climates.
