Climate
California vs Florida: Average Wind Speed
Florida is less windy than California.
National Rankings
Where They Rank Nationally
See where both states fall among all 50 states for average wind speed.
California
#8 · 7.0 mph
Florida
#1 · 6.2 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
California ranks 8th and Florida ranks 1st nationally for average wind speed.
What this means
California vs Florida: Average Wind Speed in context
Florida's average wind speed is 6.2 mph, compared with 7.0 mph in California. Average statewide wind speed in miles per hour.
California
7.0 mph
Florida
6.2 mph
People also ask
California vs Florida Average Wind Speed — common questions
QWhat is California's average wind speed?
California's average wind speed is 7.0 mph.
QWhat is Florida's average wind speed?
Florida's average wind speed is 6.2 mph.
QWhich state has a lower average wind speed — California or Florida?
Florida is less windy than California.
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Primary source
Data period
Current incorporated 50-state table
Dataset reviewed
July 23, 2026
Method note
Average statewide wind speed in miles per hour.