What are the 3 windiest cities in the world?

The 7 Windiest Cities On The Planet
  • Punta Arenas, Chile – 14.5 mph.
  • Dodge City, Kansas – 15 mph.
  • Rio Gallegos, Argentina – 15.3 mph.
  • Wellington, New Zealand – 16 mph.
  • Barrow Island, Australia.
  • Bridge Creek, Oklahoma.
  • Commonwealth Bay, Antarctica.
  • Mount Washington, New Hampshire.




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