Why does sound seem so much clearer, carry farther, and/or so utterly silent in cold temperatures?

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Why does sound seem so much clearer, carry farther, and/or so utterly silent in cold temperatures?

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Hotter temperatures have more water vapor which sound waves propagate faster in denser water vapor. This is a small effect though and likely the sound not being reflected by the snow and people not being as active in cold weather

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