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Elsenburg
During May 2009, the wind directions at Elsenburg resembled the long-term situation much more closely than during 2008 when the northerly component dominated.

May mean 2009

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Long term mean
Elsenburg: Long term winds
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Januarieskraal
Northwesterly winds dominated at this station with a smaller southerly component than the long-term average.  There was also longer periods without wind than on average and during 2008.    

May mean 2009
Januarieskraal: May  Mean 2008
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Long Term mean
Januarieskraal: Long term mean
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Tygerhoek
Zonal winds dominate at this station.  Westerly to northwesterly winds dominated at this station while periods without wind were less than average and during May 2008.      

May mean 2009
Tygerhoek: May  mean 2008
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Long term wind rose
Tygerhoek: May  2007
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Voorstekop
Westerly to north-westerly winds also dominated at this station with a shorter calm period than during 2008 or the long-term average. 

May mean 2009
Voorstekop: May 2008
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Long term wind rose
Voorstekop:Long term mean
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