On Saturday, September 22, 2012 4:15:40 PM UTC+1, Kate Brown wrote:
It looks as if we're in for gales at the equinox this year. But is there

any truth in the notion of an 'equinoctial gale'? If so, is it the

equinox that makes a difference or is it just the general change of

season?



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Kate B

Autumn equinoctal gales don't seem to exist here!

I've just checked all days with gales in Penzance in the last 20 years and there have only been 2 in September, that's equal with July and less than June!

March has had 21 gales (1 per year) but this is much less than 49 occurences in January (2.5 per year)

So as far as Cornwall is concerned, the answer is a decisive no. The 'stormy' season here is October (which has had 21 gales in the last 20 years) until March.

Graham
Penzance