Why is it windier in winter?

Simple question: Why is it windier in winter?

One of my sources claims that there is four times as much power in the wind (in an area) than in summer, but offers no explanation for this. I wasn't sure which section to put this in, but physics seems appropriate.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
James

Wind is differences in air pressure - when you there is high air pressure in one are and low air pressure in adjacent another, then the air will move from the higher pressure to the lower pressure.

Air pressure is, in turn determined by temperature. This means that when there are higher differences in temperature (and thus in air pressure) you will get more wind.

That is Year 9 Geography for you.

For me, Year 9 geography was simply Michael Palin.

people fart alot in winter, all that christmas food

Wind is differences in air pressure - when you there is high air pressure in one are and low air pressure in adjacent another, then the air will move from the higher pressure to the lower pressure.

Air pressure is, in turn determined by temperature. This means that when there are higher differences in temperature (and thus in air pressure) you will get more wind.

That is Year 9 Geography for you.

There is much greater variation in barometric pressure during the winter than during the summer. On average, high pressure systems are higher pressure and low pressure systems are lower pressure. This leads to a more rapid flow of air between the systems. This fluctuation is caused by much greater variation in temperature during the winter. While most summer days are roughly the same temperature, winter temperatures fluctuate dramatically.

Ahh got it now, thanks .
thanks rbnphlp!

I don't appreciate your condescending remark at the end, by the way.

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So the answer is just:
Wind depends on pressure differences. Pressure differences depend on temperature. Temperature varies more in winter. Hence, more wind in winter.

Thanks all

... I don't appreciate your condescending remark at the end, by the way.

Wind is differences in air pressure - when you there is high air pressure in one are and low air pressure in adjacent another, then the air will move from the higher pressure to the lower pressure.

Air pressure is, in turn determined by temperature. This means that when there are higher differences in temperature (and thus in air pressure) you will get more wind.

That is Year 9 Geography for you.