Latitudinal (adjective)

Relating to latitude or measured in degrees of latitude.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from latin latitudo, from latus "wide" + -tudinal, on the pattern of longitudinal.

Examples:

1. The latitude of a place determines its temperature and climate.
2. The equator is at 0 degrees latitude.
3. The latitudinal extent of the tropical rainforest is between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
4. Latitudinal differences in the earth's climate are due to differences in the amount of solar energy received.
5. Latitudinal position affects the migration patterns of many species of animals.