(meteorology) The wind direction most frequently observed during a given period; the periods most often used are the observational day, month, season, and year. Also known as prevailing wind.
prevailing wind direction
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(pri′vāl·iŋ ′wind di′rek·shən)
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The most frequent winds within a specified period. In mid-latitudes, for example, most winds are westerly, with an azimuthal bearing of between 181 and 359°.
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