Changing wind patterns based on season are called Monsoons. Here, in the United States, it is common for weather patterns to follow winds in a west to east movement.Īlthough the prevailing winds typically follow this general pattern, seasonal changes in wind direction can also occur. In the mid-latitudes of North America, Europe and Asia, winds move west to east, naming them the Westerlies.
In the tropical or lower latitudes winds move east to west and are called the Easterlies.
On a Global scale, wind moves in patterns based on latitudes because of the earth’s spin and differences in sun exposure. Here, we will review wind patterns, their causes, and ways to identify the direction of your prevailing winds.ĭiagram of global wind patterns provided by PBS.org A person might be interested in knowing about their local wind patterns for planning windbreaks, directing air flow, avoiding unwanted odor or air pollution plumes, designing an airport, or many other reasons. Prevailing winds can change by location and by season making it tricky to determine reliable wind patterns in your area. Prevailing winds are the direction that the wind blows most often in a location.
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