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When is Bora wind typically strongest?

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Bora wind is typically strongest in winter. This phenomenon occurs when cold air, often associated with high pressure over the interior regions of a landmass, moves down into lower areas, particularly coastal areas. In winter, the temperature differences between the continent and the Mediterranean Sea (or similar large bodies of water) are pronounced, leading to the development of strong pressure gradients.

As the cold air descends toward the Adriatic Sea, it accelerates due to the effect of gravity and channeling through valleys, creating strong, gusty, cold winds. The winter season facilitates this situation, as the presence of a stable, cold air mass over the land contrasts sharply with the warmer air over the water. This temperature contrast and the associated pressure differences are key contributors to the intensity of Bora winds, making them especially fierce during winter months.

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