The climate of the northern and central parts of the U.S. state of Florida is humid subtropical. South Florida has a tropical climate. The climate of Florida is affected by the ocean, it is very close to the equator and its low elevation.
Florida's climate is dominated by the surrounding water, with the Atlantic Ocean in the east and the Gulf of Mexico in the west. Areas of South Florida have a more tropical climate, as they are closer to the equator, while central and northern Florida are subtropical. Florida's high humidity makes the temperature appear higher than 90 degrees in the state during the summer months. Summer is the rainy season, with a good chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
The peak of hurricane season in Florida is in the middle or late summer. I think South Florida has some tropical parts, especially when you consider the temperature and vegetation. Okay, Keith, what I said is that truly tropical plants can thrive around 90% of the time, which for horticultural purposes should be enough to be considered a tropical climate. The southeastern coast of Florida is pretty close to being tropical, in my opinion, maybe as far as Fort Myers in the west coast.
One difference I have noticed between the tropical areas of Koppen and parts of Florida such as Merrit Island with tropical plants is that the areas of Koppen naturally have tropical plants. Visit the Florida Climate Center, the official website of the Office of the State Climatologist, for detailed information on Florida's climate. The northern region is more humid subtropical than the southern region, which is considered tropical savanna. Florida is best known for its sunny climate and warm temperatures, which make it the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors, especially the beach.
