Why is it warmer on the coastline in winter?

Answer 1

The heat capacity of ocean water is about four times that of air. The ocean's heat capacity is also much greater than that of land. Therefore, it takes a lot of energy to warm the oceans, but not as much to warm the land. So when the air temperature is warm, it warms the land surface rapidly. The ocean takes much longer to warm, but it holds heat longer. Generally, in summer the land is warmer than the ocean, and in winter the ocean is warmer than the land.

Answer 2

The oceans (and to a lesser extent, lakes) have a moderating effect on climate because water can absorb excess heat and does not lose heat as rapidly as land surfaces. So in the winter, open seas will provide heat to coastal land areas.

They can, however, add moisture as well, which in some areas could increase cloud cover and precipitation, and potentially lower temperatures as well.

Answer 3

Coastal areas tend to have milder temperatures in winter because water has a higher heat capacity than land, meaning it can absorb and store more heat during the day and release it slowly at night, moderating temperature changes. This effect, known as maritime influence, helps regulate the temperature along Coastlines, keeping them warmer in winter compared to inland areas.

Answer 4

The ocean is just above freezing so that would be like -1 or 1.

Answer 5

Usually warmer because of breezes off the water.

Answer 6

it is because there is poo in the sea