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K5 wave buoy monthly averages for 2012last observation shownData available: to 

Average Wave Height

11ft
2 — 46.9ft

Average Wave period

7secs
4 — 13secs

Average Water temperature

11°C
9.2 — 19°C

Average Wind

WNW, 20mph
2 — 230mph

Chart showing grouped wave observations for K5. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.

About K5 wave buoy

K5 (WMO 64045) is a far‑north Atlantic/Norwegian Sea offshore data buoy (59.1000°N, 11.4010°W). It samples high‑latitude marine conditions important for North Atlantic weather systems. It reports directional wave measurements and marine meteorology for forecasting.

K5 wave buoy monthly averages 2012last observation shown
MonthWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
178WSW29 10.1
158WSW24 9.6
158SW23 9.6
96NNE19 9.5
86NE15 10.0
66NE15 11.4
76N17 12.0
76ESE14 13.1
127WSW23 12.2
97NNW16 10.9
148WSW22 10.0
148SE22 10.0

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