Patzel Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 is it true that the prevailing wind direction on Shetland is SW? I am not asking for fun, it might be important for plans about what could be planted where and to decide whether a property (and/or the surrounding land) offers enough shelter for certain plants and/or how often the land or parts of it are likely to be sprayed by the sea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EM Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 ^Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patzel Posted September 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 thanks for the short answer - that was the one I was hoping for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances144 Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 With the odd northerly. They are bitter, those are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EM Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 You'll find a reasonably recent wind rose at the bottom of this page:http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/climate/uk/ns/print.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 SW up to NW are generally the most destructive, when a lot of salt spray can be blown a long way inland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patzel Posted September 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 so it does seem I might have picked the right spot for what I am planning...I would need some wind for small scale wind energy (only for domestic use) but I would not need easterly or southeasterly winds blowing too much salty water on seedlings of trees. tomorrow in two weeks I will know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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