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.
Sorry, there is no wave data for Jan 2012
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.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 8 | WSW | 29 | 10.1 | |
| 15 | 8 | WSW | 24 | 9.6 | |
| 15 | 8 | SW | 23 | 9.6 | |
| 9 | 6 | NNE | 19 | 9.5 | |
| 8 | 6 | NE | 15 | 10.0 | |
| 6 | 6 | NE | 15 | 11.4 | |
| 7 | 6 | N | 17 | 12.0 | |
| 7 | 6 | ESE | 14 | 13.1 | |
| 12 | 7 | WSW | 23 | 12.2 | |
| 9 | 7 | NNW | 16 | 10.9 | |
| 14 | 8 | WSW | 22 | 10.0 | |
| 14 | 8 | SE | 22 | 10.0 |