Why is it colder at higher altitudes despite being closer to the sun?

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Why is it colder at higher altitudes despite being closer to the sun?

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This is a very frequently asked question on this sub. Please [search first](https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/search?q=colder+higher&restrict_sr=on) – it comes up once a week or so.

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