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On this page you will find more information about the mean monthly wind speed over the year in Grytviken (), South Georgia.
These figures come from monthly climatological averages showing that Grytviken sees peak wind speeds of 4 m/s (8 knots) during its windiest period and minimum speeds of 3 m/s (6 knots) during its calmest season.
The average wind speed is 3 m/s (6 knots) during January, May, June and December, indicating consistent yet manageable airflow. Daily conditions vary, with some days bringing stronger breezes. At the average speed, foliage moves steadily, and flags show noticeable motion. In common units, this equals about 11 kilometers per hour or 6.7 miles per hour. Overall, it's are pleasant months to be outdoors in terms of wind conditions.
Wind speeds reach an average of 4 m/s (8 knots) in February, March, April, July, August, September, October and November; this is the windiest time of the year. This means that on some days, the air is a strong breeze. There may still be stronger gusts or calmer moments, but windy conditions are the norm during this month.
For more detailed information about Grytviken’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Grytviken climate page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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