A Wind Rose Comparison: Miami vs San Diego
graph from Weather.Directory; slow reveal by Jason Harvey
(Slide deck includes notes and questions to elicit discourse)
Type of Graph: wind rose/infographic
Visualization Source: Weather.Directory, “Wind in Miami, United States.” Weather.Directory, accessed Sept 5, 2025.
Weather.Directory, “Wind in San Diego, United States.” Weather.Directory, accessed Sept 5, 2025.
Wind is the movement of air in the atmosphere, influencing the weather and climate of a region. It affects the perceived temperature, precipitation patterns, and overall comfort level, making it an important factor in determining the livability of a location. This page provides an overview of monthly wind trends, including average wind speeds, a wind rose representation of wind directions and historical data from 2000 onwards.
Data Sources: ERA5, Weather.Directory
Additional Resources (via Weather.Directory):
- Weather.Directory, “What is Wind?” Weather.Directory: May 2025.
- CrashCourse, “Where Does Wind Come From?” YouTube: February 23, 2021.
- National Geographic, “Wind (Grades 6-12).” National Geographic: May 27, 2025.
Potential Math Content: wind rose, estimate values, percentages, directionality
Potential Content Connections: wind, climate, geography, earth science
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