The thick atmosphere of Titan plays a major role in regulating the planet's temperature. It traps heat from the Sun, creating a greenhouse effect that keeps the surface of the moon warm.
The average temperature on Titan is approximately -179 degrees Celsius (-290 degrees Fahrenheit). This is due to its distance from the Sun and the composition of its atmosphere.
Titan's atmosphere is much denser and thicker than Earth's, with a surface pressure about 50% higher. It is also composed mostly of nitrogen, like Earth's atmosphere, but also contains significant amounts of methane and other hydrocarbons.
The temperature differences on Titan are mainly caused by its axial tilt and its changing distance from the Sun as it orbits Saturn. This results in seasonal changes and variations in solar radiation received by the moon.
The extreme cold temperatures on Titan make it unlikely for life as we know it to exist on the surface. However, there is a possibility of microbial life existing in the liquid methane lakes on Titan's surface or in the subsurface ocean of liquid water under its icy crust.