How do ocean currents influence the climate of coastal areas?

Ans. Winds blowing from the sea often carry the influence of ocean currents far inland. Cold currents make a place colder than other places on the same latitude and warm currents make a place warmer. Ocean currents also influence rainfall. Winds passing over warm currents pick up moisture and cause heavy rainfall. On the other hand, winds passing over cold currents become cool and dry and hardly bring any rainfall.