How does latitude affect climate

Typically, the greater the latitude (or the farther away from the equator), the colder and harsher the climate.

Explanation:

At the equator, the sun's light basically hits Earth dead-on. At greater latitudes, light hits the Earth at more of an angle, meaning the same amount of light is spread over a greater area. So, areas at greater latitudes receive less light and heat from the sun, which of course makes them colder.