Question

London, England, is located at approximately 51° 30' north latitude and 0° longitude. Elmira, New York, is located at approximately 42° 10' north latitude and 76° 54' west longitude. What is one reason why London has a warmer average winter temperature than Elmira?

Answer 1

Answer:

London, England has what is called a maritime climate so it has a smaller range of temperatures. It is milder in winter than areas at the same latitude that are inland. It is also cooler in summer than areas inland that will have hotter summers.

Explanation:

The weather in the British Isles is influenced by the ocean. London is at roughly the same latitude as places with very harsh winters like Minneapolis, Minnesota, which often contends with artic air pushed down due to pressure systems across the North American continent. The UK benefits from a milder climate because of the ocean currents.