Why do many people spend winters in Florida?

Florida is the southernmost State which is close to the equator yet it has a comfortable warmth. Known as the Sunshine State and it has the best annual temperatures of the United States. Florida is a state with lower state taxes and this works for those who choose to make it their home in the winter months.



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Beginning in October, folks from New York, the Midwest, Canada, and any state where the temperature is frigid, flock to the southern states, especially the Sunshine State. The life of Florida snowbirds is one filled with outdoor activity, plenty of socializing, and spending time in picturesque, tropical settings.

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Although snow in Florida is not as rare as it is believed to be, the farthest south snow had been previously observed was along a Fort Myers to Fort Pierce line in February 1899. A strong arctic high pressure area settled over the lower Mississippi Valley and pumped very cold air into Florida (Figure 1).

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It's not just you, Florida really has gotten hotter recently. In the last fifty years, South Florida has experienced a lot more heat. Days are hotter than they used to be, there are more hot days than ever and nights, in particular, are far warmer than they were last century.

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The cost of living in Florida is higher than the national average, with research putting Florida 15th highest across US states. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the average cost of living per person in Florida is around $4,224 per person monthly.

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Florida is world-renowned for its beach resorts, amusement parks, warm and sunny climate, and nautical recreation; attractions such as Walt Disney World, the Kennedy Space Center, and Miami Beach draw tens of millions of visitors annually.

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Niceville is the coldest place in Florida measuring by the coldest annual average temperature. If you're measuring by coldest annual average temperature, then Niceville, at just 66 degrees Fahrenheit, is the coldest place in Florida.

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