Underground water is cooler in summer and warmer in winter due to the insulating properties of the Earth's subsurface and the relatively constant temperature of groundwater. Here's why:

1. Stable Subsurface Temperature

Groundwater is stored deep below the Earth's surface, where temperatures remain relatively stable throughout the year. This temperature is usually close to the average annual temperature of the area, unaffected by daily or seasonal air temperature changes.


2. Summer: Cooler Feeling

In summer, the air and surface temperatures are much higher than the stable temperature of groundwater. When touched, the water feels cooler because of the contrast between the warm surroundings and the relatively lower temperature of the water.


3. Winter: Warmer Feeling

In winter, the air and surface temperatures drop below the groundwater's stable temperature. The water feels warmer by comparison because its temperature is higher than the cold surroundings.


4. Thermal Insulation

Soil and rocks act as natural insulators, slowing down the transfer of heat to and from the groundwater.


This effect makes groundwater seem cool during hot summers and warm during cold winters.


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