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In Antarctica, liquid sea water is most always warmer than the ambient air of the continent. The exception is in the Antarctic Peninsula, where the ambient air sometimes rises above freezing temperatures.

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Why its warmer in winter by the coast than in land?

The sea has a constant temperature and as a result keeps the temperatures on the coast more constant. it is warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.


Temperature of ocean currents off Canadas west coast?

Along Canada's west coast, the surface temperatures of the Pacific Ocean rarely get warmer than 15ΒΊC. The ocean temperatures in the North Pacific tend to be warmer than those in the South Pacific. This seems strange because the surface waters in the South Pacific are definitely warmer.


Is the west coast warmer than the east coast?

The west coast is milder than the east coast (warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer) because of the California Current that starts from Alaska and runs down the west coast of North America. Gyres and winds that blow from west to east cause this current to happen. Because of this, the ocean moderates temperatures on land (since water has a high specific heat), which is why the west coast never snows in winter and rarely gets above 80 degrees in summer.


What is the sea temperature in cape town in June?

June is the middle of winter in Cape Town. While some hardy individuals swim through out the year the water temperatures are not inviting. The sea temperatures along the Atlantic coast of Cape Town will be less than 10 C, while the warmer waters of False Bay will be a few degrees warmer. For more information on the beaches of Cape Town you may refer to the link that I have provided.


Which statement describes sea surface temperatures along the South American coast and Pacific trade winds during El Nino?

The answer that best describes this is.... the sea surface temperatures become warmer than normal; and Pacific trade winds are from the west!


Why is the west coast of the US warmer in winter then the east coast?

On the West Coast the air moves from the Pacific Ocean to the land. When Winter comes, the water is warmer than the air. Air pushes on the warm water and transports it over the coastal regions, and that warms the climate temperature. then in the Summer the cycle is complete opposite.


What is the pattern of warmer than normal pacific ocean surface temperatures in Georgia?

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Why is a place on an ocean coast warmer in winter then a place inland from the coast?

Because oceans and seas maintain a certain temperature, they regulate the coastal breeze carried off them at the coast.


How life in Russia along the coast of the Black Sea would be different from the life in Russia along the coast of the Arctic Ocean?

Life along the Black Sea would be much warmer than life along the Arctic Coast. Culture and cuisine are also different.


Would the climate be warmer the closer you are to sea?

Not necessarily. During the day, inland temperatures are usually much higher than they are near the coast, but at night, temperatures drop to colder temperatures inland, whilst seaside night time temperatures are milder.


Which best describes the temperatures of a city located along a windward coast?

cooler summer temperatures than an inland location at the same latitude


Why western coast continent is warmer?

Ocean currents in the Pacific carry warmer waters from the South and another current carrying cold water also comes in from the North, both keeping the West coast in balance, while the temperatures on the East coast vary greater because of this lack of oceanic temperature control.