Climate
Arizona vs New York: Average Wind Speed
Arizona is less windy than New York.
National Rankings
Where They Rank Nationally
See where both states fall among all 50 states for average wind speed.
Arizona
#11 · 7.3 mph
New York
#30 · 8.6 mph
Best
Worst
10 Best States — Average Wind Speed
Lower is better
#1
Florida
6.2 mph
Florida
#2
Alabama
6.3 mph
Alabama
#3
Louisiana
6.4 mph
Louisiana
#4
Georgia
6.7 mph
Georgia
#5
North Carolina
6.8 mph
North Carolina
#6
Rhode Island
6.9 mph
Rhode Island
#7
South Carolina
6.9 mph
South Carolina
#8
California
7.0 mph
California
#9
Delaware
7.1 mph
Delaware
#10
Mississippi
7.1 mph
Mississippi
Selected states
#11
Arizona
7.3 mph
Arizona
#30
New York
8.6 mph
New York
Arizona ranks 11th and New York ranks 30th nationally for average wind speed.
What this means
Arizona vs New York: Average Wind Speed in context
Arizona's average wind speed is 7.3 mph, compared with 8.6 mph in New York. Average statewide wind speed in miles per hour.
Arizona
7.3 mph
New York
8.6 mph
People also ask
Arizona vs New York Average Wind Speed — common questions
QWhat is Arizona's average wind speed?
Arizona's average wind speed is 7.3 mph.
QWhat is New York's average wind speed?
New York's average wind speed is 8.6 mph.
QWhich state has a lower average wind speed — Arizona or New York?
Arizona is less windy than New York.
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Data source and freshness
Primary source
Data period
Current incorporated 50-state table
Dataset reviewed
July 23, 2026
Method note
Average statewide wind speed in miles per hour.