🔍 Key Concepts

• General climate patterns of the Gulf of Mexico region (temperature and humidity) • Difference between marine west-coast / Mediterranean climates and subtropical humid climates • How seasonal variation (winter vs summer) appears along the eastern Gulf Coast

💭 Think About

• Think about what cities like Tampa, Mobile, and Pensacola experience in terms of temperature and humidity for most of the year. • Ask yourself: does this area ever have a cool, dry season like the Mediterranean, or is it generally warm and moist? • Consider whether the eastern Gulf coast has strong oceanic influences like the Pacific Northwest, or more warm, humid air masses from the tropics and Gulf.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify whether the Gulf Coast is known for being humid or dry overall. • Check if the region experiences significant winter cold or mainly mild to warm temperatures year-round. • Confirm whether a Mediterranean climate is normally found in the southeastern U.S. or in other parts of the world (e.g., California, around the Mediterranean Sea).