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Why do the coolest days of winter almost always fall after the shortest day?

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An opposite heat lag occurs after the shortest day of the year, resulting in cold winters, as heating of the Earth slowly ramps up as the days lengthen. Again, think about the rocks around the fire pit. Initially, they are cool to the touch but as the fire roars, they become hot.

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