West Coast Precipitation - The west coast of the South Island, particularly between Hokitika and Milford Sound, experiences high precipitation levels due to orographic lifting of moisture-laden westerly winds., Wellington Winds - Wellington’s climate is heavily influenced by strong winds, which are funneled through Cook Strait, making it one of the windiest cities in New Zealand., Nelson Climate - A region at the top of the South Island that is unusually warm due to being sheltered from the westerly winds by surrounding mountain ranges., Prevailing Westerly Winds - Winds that blow predominantly from the west, especially in the latitude range of 40° to 60° south, affecting New Zealand’s weather patterns., Roaring Forties/Furious Fifties/Screaming Sixties - Terms describing strong westerly winds in the Southern Hemisphere between 40° and 60° latitude, which influence New Zealand’s wind patterns., Latitude (34° to 47° South) - The range of latitudes across New Zealand, influencing climate from subtropical in the north to cool temperate in the south., Mountain Chains (North to South) - The mountain ranges that run along New Zealand’s length, acting as barriers to the westerly winds, creating differing climate conditions on either side., Ferrel Cell - A mid-latitude convection cell that influences New Zealand’s climate by driving prevailing westerly winds (roaring forties, furious fifties, and screaming sixties)., Orographic Lifting: - The process by which moist air is forced to rise over mountain ranges, cooling and causing precipitation, especially on the west coast of New Zealand’s South Island.,

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