Why does Virginia Beach enjoy cooler summers and warmer winters than those in St. Louis, Missouri, which is geographically located inland and far from any large body of water?

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A large body of water has a moderating influence on the rate of change of temperature. In summer the relatively cooler ocean modifies the warmer land . In winter the relatively warmer ocean modifies the land temperature. The moderating influence is true for all seacoasts.

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