A windward coast is the side of an island or coastal area that is directly facing the prevailing wind direction. This results in strong winds, high waves, and potentially more precipitation along this coast compared to the leeward side.
leeward
cool summers and mild winters
It affects the regions temperature by the side facing into the wind.
If you count the jet stream then the prevailing winds are from West to East making the the West coast the windward side. (This is of course given that the assumption is made over a period of time.) Not taking into account the jet stream, there have been numerious times when the honor has floated between each coast for prevailing winds. So the real question, does it really matter?
The side that is downwind. The leeward side of an island is usually calmer, sunnier, and dryer than the windward coast.
The side that is downwind. The leeward side of an island is usually calmer, sunnier, and dryer than the windward coast.
will probably have cooler summer temperatures than an inland place at the same latitude
A city located along a windward coast typically experiences milder temperatures due to the moderating influence of the ocean. This is because the ocean acts as a heat sink, absorbing and releasing heat slowly. As a result, temperatures in such a city tend to be more stable throughout the year compared to inland areas.
A leeward coast refers to the side of an island or continent that is sheltered from prevailing winds. It is typically calm and protected, with less wave action and stronger currents than the windward coast.
The ships drifted west, leaving the island quite a distance to windward. Cut her slightly more to windward, bosun. We'll round this buoy to windward.
A location on a leeward coast tends to have milder temperatures compared to a windward coast because the leeward side is sheltered from the prevailing winds that bring cooler air and moisture. This can lead to warmer and drier conditions on the leeward coast due to the rain shadow effect.