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Old 05-01-2012, 01:51 PM
 
Location: Miami, FL
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Washington D.C. is NOWHERE near subtropical. Washington D. C. is PURELY TEMPERATE ZONE. Your map is completely invalid , inaccurate and outdated. Wikipedia is not a good source.


Miami's Zoo is the ONLY SUBTROPICAL zoo in the United States. Even they know that.

SUBTROPICAL is the zone IMMEDIATELY above the Tropic of Cancer and immediately below the Tropic of Capricorn. DO SOME RESEARCH.

Almost all of the United States is the TEMPERATE ZONE.

LOOK AT THE CURVE OF THE EARTH.
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Old 05-01-2012, 02:05 PM
 
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Old 05-01-2012, 02:10 PM
 
Location: Miami, FL
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Use GOOGLE. MANY sources. Calling Washington D. C. subtropical is beyond absurd. Almost all of the United States is the temperate zone. The only exception is Miami which is a SUBTROPICAL zone. A transitional zone immediately to the north of the Tropic of Cancer.


http://www.miamidade.gov/image/

http://trec.ifas.ufl.edu/about_us_cooperators.shtml

http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_main.htm?modecode=66-31-00-00


SUBTROPICAL, SEMI-TROPICAL

Miami is a transitional zone.

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Old 06-24-2012, 11:56 AM
 
Location: Philadelphia
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Miami is subtropical. Heck, it has even experienced SNOW before! Snow flurries, but still snow nonetheless. Hawaii is the ONLY tropical state/region in the country. Even the Keys are not tropical, as they experienced a chilly 41 degrees before as the ultimate low. At sea level. That never happens in tropical places. Besides, South Florida does not touch the Tropic of Cancer.
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Old 06-24-2012, 12:20 PM
 
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It snows in Tanzania, but it is still considered Tropical
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Old 06-24-2012, 12:25 PM
 
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Originally Posted by Hawaii4evr View Post
Miami is subtropical. Heck, it has even experienced SNOW before! Snow flurries, but still snow nonetheless. Hawaii is the ONLY tropical state/region in the country. Even the Keys are not tropical, as they experienced a chilly 41 degrees before as the ultimate low. At sea level. That never happens in tropical places. Besides, South Florida does not touch the Tropic of Cancer.
Very VERY rarely has it ever snowed in Miami/South Florida. Subtropical means they have hot humid summer/but also enjoy Fall and Winter, that is NOT the case for Miami/South Florida, regardless of it not being in the "tropics" that has nothing to do with having tropical climate. Look at the vegetation that grows in South Florida, you won't find that anywhere else except tropical areas, especially COCONUT Palm. Research the facts, Climate of the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ; Climate of Miami - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Everybody seems to have an OPINION but only those that know what they are talking about can present the facts.
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Old 06-24-2012, 12:31 PM
 
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Miami can grow mangosteen, breadfruit and durian.
Actually, you're quite incorrect here. You cannot grow Breadfruit (outside of a greenhouse or protected area) in Miami due to the cold winters. I know because I've tried growing it. It does okay during warm winters, but then die during serious cold snaps. I was pleasantly suprised that my ackee and naseberry trees thrived though.

Tropical areas at sea level simply don't get as cold as as Miami does during our "winters".
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Old 06-24-2012, 09:44 PM
 
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Miami is pretty much the only city in the continental U.S. that has a tropical vibe to it. No other city in the continental U.S. has a tropical vibe as Miami...not even close.

Vegetation-wise, Miami looks alot more similar to unequivocally tropical areas than subtropical ones. Miami looks nothing like Tampa and other subtropical locations.

Miami's insects/bugs are far different from any subtropical location in the world. Miami has alot of colorful animals (typical of a tropical monsoon/rainforest climate). There are animals like chimpanzees in Miami that you won't find in a subtropical climate. Miami can grow like 99% of tropical plants to full maturation. The coconuts grown in Miami won't really look any different from the ones grown in San Juan, Puerto.

Miami is probably more tropical than even Honolulu, since Honolulu features a semi-arid climate that isn't really tropical.
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Old 06-24-2012, 10:49 PM
 
Location: Miami/ Washington DC
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Miami is subtropical. Heck, it has even experienced SNOW before! Snow flurries, but still snow nonetheless. Hawaii is the ONLY tropical state/region in the country. Even the Keys are not tropical, as they experienced a chilly 41 degrees before as the ultimate low. At sea level. That never happens in tropical places. Besides, South Florida does not touch the Tropic of Cancer.
you are funny, you do know it snows in your beloved Hawaii right? Much much more than the whole state of Florida! Location does NOT define climate.

But really why did you even bring this thread back? You always do stupid things like that just to point out how Hawaii is better than Florida. Besides for the waves and mountains Florida has a bit more going for it.

Miami has had snow ONCE in recorded weather history during one of the worst blizzards and biggest freezes in US history. Please visits Orlando or Jacksonville or Washington D.C. And tell me those places are like Miami because those are subtropical climates.

Why I discuss this stuff I don't know. But hey, I only spent 4 years studying in a top university about this stuff what in the world do I know.
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Old 07-05-2012, 06:49 PM
 
Location: Philadelphia
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you are funny, you do know it snows in your beloved Hawaii right? Much much more than the whole state of Florida! Location does NOT define climate.

But really why did you even bring this thread back? You always do stupid things like that just to point out how Hawaii is better than Florida. Besides for the waves and mountains Florida has a bit more going for it.

Miami has had snow ONCE in recorded weather history during one of the worst blizzards and biggest freezes in US history. Please visits Orlando or Jacksonville or Washington D.C. And tell me those places are like Miami because those are subtropical climates.

Why I discuss this stuff I don't know. But hey, I only spent 4 years studying in a top university about this stuff what in the world do I know.
It snows in Hawaii ONLY in the mountains! Florida has no mountains, it gets cold at sea level and snows there! It can have a tropical feel, but be in the subtropics, which it is. I never said Hawaii is better than Florida. I love Florida. But I am pointing out the simple facts: Hawaii is tropical and Florida is not. Just because you studied in a top university does not mean you studied this particular subject in school. If you did not, which I am guessing is the case, then you are not an expert about the climate of Florida. If you were an expert, you would know that DC is not subtropical.
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