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Poniente

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008058

A westerly wind that affects the Iberian Peninsula, particularly the southern and eastern coasts of Spain. This wind originates from the Atlantic Ocean, bringing cooler and often more humid air to the region. It contrasts with the levante, an easterly wind, and can influence local temperatures, humidity, and the likelihood of precipitation.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-008058
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoMountain-gap wind; Liberator; Ponente
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008058",
  "term": "Poniente",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A westerly wind that affects the Iberian Peninsula, particularly the southern and eastern coasts of Spain. This wind originates from the Atlantic Ocean, bringing cooler and often more humid air to the region. It contrasts with the levante, an easterly wind, and can influence local temperatures, humidity, and the likelihood of precipitation.",
  "see_also": [
    "mountain-gap wind",
    "liberator",
    "ponente"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/poniente/"
}

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