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This December is the windiest month I have recorded (starting May 2005) with a wind run so far (up to 12:00 on the 30th Dec) of 6342 miles.

The previous windiest month was February 2014 with 4844. So, along with temperature, this December completely trounces the previous record.

The windiest day also has occurred in this month with 390 miles on the 26th. This beating the previous 366 miles set on the 10th March 2008. Though suspect today (30th) might beat the 26th as today is already up to 260 miles with another 12 hours to go.

Despite the incessant wind this month, there have been no gales with the strongest gust so far only being 48 mph. The average monthly wind speed is currently at 9.1 mph.

December does seem to be windier that previous months.

My morning observations log the wind at around 0900Z and nearly every morning the wind has been in excess of 25 mph on 22 days.

I have recorded 14 days with Gales this year, although 2013 saw 17 Gale days.

Nicholas Gardner wrote:This December is the windiest month I have recorded (starting May 2005) with a wind run so far (up to 12:00 on the 30th Dec) of 6342 miles.

The previous windiest month was February 2014 with 4844. So, along with temperature, this December completely trounces the previous record.

The windiest day also has occurred in this month with 390 miles on the 26th. This beating the previous 366 miles set on the 10th March 2008. Though suspect today (30th) might beat the 26th as today is already up to 260 miles with another 12 hours to go.

Despite the incessant wind this month, there have been no gales with the strongest gust so far only being 48 mph. The average monthly wind speed is currently at 9.1 mph.

I think your wind record shows how sheltered your location is Nick as regards magnitude of wind speed compared with Plymouth.
Plymouth Mt Batten has recorded a continuous wind of 34 knots (Gale Force 8) or above today from 0200 to 1000Z, with a max gust of 60 knots (79 mph).
The windiest day since 15th Jan. 2015.