Anticyclone

/ˌæntaɪˈsaɪkləʊn/
noun

A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, with wind blowing outwards from the center in a clockwise direction in the northern hemisphere and counterclockwise in the southern hemisphere.

The weather forecast indicates an anticyclone moving into our region, meaning we can expect clear, dry weather in the coming days.
Visual representation of "anticyclone" - A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, with wind blowing outwards from the center in a clockwise direction in the northern hemisphere and counterclockwise in the southern hemisphere.

Often appears as...

  • high pressure anticyclone
  • anticyclone weather system

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Technical

noun

A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, with wind blowing outwards from the center in a clockwise direction in the northern hemisphere and counterclockwise in the southern hemisphere.

The weather forecast indicates an anticyclone moving into our region, meaning we can expect clear, dry weather in the coming days.
Visual representation of "anticyclone" - A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, with wind blowing outwards from the center in a clockwise direction in the northern hemisphere and counterclockwise in the southern hemisphere.

Often appears as...

  • high pressure anticyclone
  • anticyclone weather system

Usage tips

Technical

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Visual representation of "anticyclone"
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Weather Context

Used to describe specific high-pressure weather systems affecting large areas.

Illustration for Weather Context
The forecast says an anticyclone is bringing a week of sunny skies.
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Directional Differences

Remember the wind direction differs depending on the hemisphere when relating to anticyclones.

Illustration for Directional Differences
In our region, the anticyclone caused the winds to blow counterclockwise.
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Predicting Weather

Anticyclones often indicate a period of calm, stable, and dry weather coming.

Illustration for Predicting Weather
Thanks to the anticyclone, we'll have perfect weather for the picnic.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Weather Context

Used to describe specific high-pressure weather systems affecting large areas.

Illustration for Weather Context
The forecast says an anticyclone is bringing a week of sunny skies.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Directional Differences

Remember the wind direction differs depending on the hemisphere when relating to anticyclones.

Illustration for Directional Differences
In our region, the anticyclone caused the winds to blow counterclockwise.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Predicting Weather

Anticyclones often indicate a period of calm, stable, and dry weather coming.

Illustration for Predicting Weather
Thanks to the anticyclone, we'll have perfect weather for the picnic.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Weather Context

Used to describe specific high-pressure weather systems affecting large areas.

Illustration for Weather Context
The forecast says an anticyclone is bringing a week of sunny skies.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Directional Differences

Remember the wind direction differs depending on the hemisphere when relating to anticyclones.

Illustration for Directional Differences
In our region, the anticyclone caused the winds to blow counterclockwise.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Predicting Weather

Anticyclones often indicate a period of calm, stable, and dry weather coming.

Illustration for Predicting Weather
Thanks to the anticyclone, we'll have perfect weather for the picnic.
Visual representation of the word "Anticyclone"

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