The Sunshine State

Florida is known for its warm and pleasant weather, which is why it is one of the top tourist destinations in North America and has the nickname "The Sunshine State." Florida has mild winters, causing many residents of the cold Northeast and Midwest (as well as many international travelers) to spend their winters or retire there.

The average temperature in the state during the winter months is in the low to mid 60's (near 20C), occasionally getting up into the high 70's (near 25C), although frost is not uncommon (especially in January and February), so a light jumper/sweater is often needed even during the day, and a fleece or lined windbreaker a must at night. Florida has early and warm springs and long autumns sometimes lasting well into December, with sapphire-blue skies, low humidity, and only very occasional showers. Highs in the spring and autumn hover in the low 80s (20-22C). Summers are long, hot, and humid, (70% or more) with temperatures in the state averaging in the high 80's to mid 90's(30-35C) during June, July, and August.

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