Meteorology indicates which are the places in the world most affected by winds. There are still natural forces at work in some places, which can be a little scary.
It is true that some places can be totally influenced by global warming, but some of them are entirely due to nature itself. You winds, for example, they assume a frightening position with speed.
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The windiest places around the world
New Zealand – Wellington
Located in the north of the country, the appearance can be completely peaceful. However, it is a place that is windy practically all year round. The highest speed recorded so far is 241 km/h, and it hit the spot for more than 200 days with strong winds. In all, the average speed that the wind reached is 43.5 km/h.
Argentina – Rio Gallegos
Located at Santa Cruz Patagonia, winds easily reach more than 50 km/h and reach, without any difficulty, 100 km/h. Due to the speed of the winds, the vegetation in the region always has the deformed appearance caused by the wind.
Himalayan range – Mount Everest
Due to the altitude of 8,848 m of the site, Mount Everest can witness natural phenomena of great speed between the months of November and February. During this period, winds above 160 km/h are commonly recorded. The highest record ever made was in 2004, when it reached 281 km/h.
Oklahoma – Bridge Creek
For the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Oklahoma is the birthplace of strong winds, reaching 486 km/h in the 90s. Some people even estimated that a tornado reached a record 511 km/h at the site, which was never confirmed by researchers.
New Hampshire – Mount Washington
In 1934, in Mount Washington, the winds reached 371 km/h, this was the highest record ever made at the site. 160 km/h are common in the place due to the altitude, ensuring that the average is between 51 km/h.
Australia – Barrow Island
In northwest Australia, on April 10, 1996, the weather recorded a wind of 408 km/h, the strongest moment indicated by the WMO. Previously, the record was set at 371 km/h by New Hampshire in 1934. The wind reached the maximum limit registered due to the tropical cyclone Olivia.
France – Gruissan
In the south of France, Guissan is affected by strong cold and dry winds coming from the mountains located to the north. Winds above 29km/h are recorded most of the year.
Chicago – Illinois
Windy City, located near Lake Michigan, Illinois, achieves winds that deserve recognition. In summer, the temperature is maintained and seen as pleasant, but the same wind can turn into storms during the winter. In 1985, the lowest temperature was recorded in the place, the limit of -33°C.
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