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Maestral
The maestral is one of the prevailing summer winds. It is a local wind that blows from the sea towards land and is caused by temperature differences between water and land. When these temperatures are very different the maestral blows stronger.
During the day the land surface is heated more quickly than the water surface, and as a result air currents blow from the sea and are drawn to land.
The maestral usually starts between 9 and 11 in the morning and reaches its maximum strength between 2 and 3 in the afternoon. It always dies off before sunset. It generally brings good weather, provides a refreshing breeze during the heat of summer and is often accompanied by white cumulus clouds.
Burin
The burin is another common summer wind, blowing from the mainland towards the sea, and, like the maestral, is caused by temperature differences between water and land.
During the night the air over the land surface cools more quickly than that over the water, resulting in air currents blowing from land to sea.
The burin starts after sunset and usually stops just after sunrise. It is normally less strong than the maestral.
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