nordøstlig

Nordøstlig is a directional term used in Norwegian and Danish to describe something originating from the northeast. It is formed from nordøst (northeast) with the adjectival suffix -lig, yielding "nordøstlig" meaning relating to or coming from the northeast.

In meteorology and navigation, nordøstlig specifies the origin of a wind or weather pattern. A nordøstlig wind comes from the northeast and blows toward the southwest. Wind directions in this usage are typically described by the origin rather than the destination, so nordøstlig indicates air moving from roughly the 045-degree point on a compass.

The term is commonly used in weather reports, field planning, and geographical descriptions in regions where Norwegian or Danish is spoken. It is one of several regional wind-direction labels that help convey atmospheric conditions quickly and precisely, alongside other forms such as nordlig (northern), sørøstlig (southeast), or sørvestlig (southwest).

Seasonal and geographic factors influence the character of nordøstlige winds. In northern and continental climates, such winds can bring cooler air masses from inland or from adjacent landmasses to the northeast, affecting temperature, humidity, and visibility. While the specifics depend on location and time of year, nordøstlig remains a standard, neutral descriptor for winds and other directional references.

See also: nordvestlig, nordlig.