Eli5: Why is it so warm in Florida?

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They aren’t even THAT close to the equator. Like I can understand Central America and South America being very warm but Florida is pretty far from those countries and the equator.

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The state is located in the southeastern United States, which generally has a warmer climate than the rest of the country. Additionally, Florida is a peninsula, meaning it is surrounded by water on three sides. The water helps to moderate the temperature, making it warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer than inland states. Finally, the Gulf Stream, a warm ocean current, flows past Florida, helping to keep the water and air warm.

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