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The strongest surface wind gust in the world at the time of 231 mph, is measured on the summit of Mount Washington, New Hampshire. It has since been surpassed.
A record 231 mph wind gust is recorded on Mount Washington's summit, the strongest at that time in 1934.
On April 12, 1934, meteorologists at the Mount Washington Observatory documented a surface wind gust reaching 231 miles per hour, the highest reliably measured speed at that time. Located in New Hampshire, the mountain is notorious for extreme weather, and this record underscored its ferocity. The measurement provided valuable data for understanding mountain meteorology and wind dynamics. This landmark event held the world record for decades until it was eventually surpassed elsewhere. The Mount Washington gust remains a testament to nature's extraordinary power.
1934
strongest surface wind
Mount Washington
New Hampshire