Prevailing wind direction
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008142
The direction from which the wind blows most frequently over a specified period, such as a day, month, or year, at a particular location. This direction is determined by analyzing wind observations and is often represented on a wind rose diagram. It influences local climate and environmental conditions.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-008142 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Synonyms | prevailing wind |
| See also | Resultant wind |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Prevailing wind direction",
"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"definition": "The direction from which the wind blows most frequently over a specified period, such as a day, month, or year, at a particular location. This direction is determined by analyzing wind observations and is often represented on a wind rose diagram. It influences local climate and environmental conditions.",
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"prevailing wind"
],
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/prevailing-wind-direction/"
}
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