Wind direction

Wind direction is generally indicated by the direction from which the wind originates. For example, a north or northerly wind blows from the north to the south.

Wind direction in meteorology

It is measured in degrees, from 0º to 360º, rotating clockwise in the horizontal plane.

  • Values close to 1º and 360º indicate north wind
  • 90º indicate east wind
  • 180º south wind
  • 270º west wind.

Wind direction Cell2Fire

In Cell2Fire, the wind is also measured in degrees from 0° to 360°, rotating clockwise in the horizontal plane.

  • Values close to 0° or 360° indicate south wind
  • 90° indicate west wind
  • 180° north wind
  • 270° east wind
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