


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.
