Florida weather and temperature

Known as The state of sunshine or in english The Sunshine State, with an average of 300 days of sunshine in a year. The climate and temperature in Florida are very different from other states.

 predominantly subtropical climate in most of the state, in the extreme south the climate is tropical. It is located in the southeast of the country. considered the most southern between American states.

Climate and Temperature in Florida: Seasons

It has two seasons well defined:

Winter: relatively dry and mild.

Average temperatures are between 15°C and maximum of 25°C. This all depends on the region. The further south, the warmer.

Even more so because it is influenced by the air currents from the sea of the caribbean, makes the winters milder and prevents the formation of snow.

 that is, the snow is almost impossible to exist there🇧🇷 But they have snow slopes in winter.

Curiosity: in january 2018, after almost three decades without any snow, americans woke up to be surprised by 2.5 millimeters of snow. It was a year of intense cold in the southeastern US and even caused road closures in northern Florida.

Summer: hot and humid. Its temperatures exceed 25°C and can reach 32°C.

The seasons are defined by precipitation and temperature. However, in Florida this is not a pattern, the precipitation it is what most determines the climate.

Precipitation is formed with the evaporation of water that condenses into drops turning into rain. Its average annual rainfall is 137 centimeters.

That is, another striking feature of Florida's climate is rain. On hot, sunny days you will likely experience a thunderstorm or rain cloud, and quickly it will dissolve and the sun will return.

Tornadoes and Hurricanes in Florida

When a hurricane is reported on the news, the apparition is often in Florida.

And you must have wondered, Could there be a hurricane when I'm in Florida? Do they take place all year round?

Despite having a tropical climate with a pleasant heat, often similar to the climate of Brazil. Florida is located in famous route of tornadoes and hurricanes.

This phenomenon occurs more frequently in the period from June to November, occurring even more intense between September and October.

Formed by warm and cold air currents, provided by the warm temperature plus the moisture that comes from the ocean. It causes a collision and forms circular movements with strong pressure.

Finally, when a high-magnitude hurricane approaches, the state will inform the population about the proper precautions, they are unlikely to be taken by surprise.

Difference between tornado and hurricane

tornadoes it has winds of 100 km/h last less than an hour, is less than 2 km in diameter, can possibly be seen with the naked eye and usually appears on land.

while the hurricanes with speeds above 180km/h, it is considered an intense hurricane. More difficult to be perceived by the naked eye, because its extension is very large with hundreds of kms.

It usually arises within the ocean and dissolves towards the land.

Finally, know that Florida is an amazing state with a wonderful climate surrounded by beaches. Enjoy your trip and share your experiences with us!

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