The term northerly refers to a direction or wind that comes from the north. It can also be used as an adjective to describe something related to the northern part of something, such as a northerly region or breeze.
Usage examples
The northerly winds brought with them a chill that made everyone shiver.
The hiking trail takes you through a dense forest and gradually ascends towards a northerly direction.
The climate in this region is characterized by mild summers and cold northerly winters.
The ship changed its course to a northerly direction to avoid the approaching storm.
The northerly flow of the river provides an ideal habitat for various species of fish.
The Island is the third most northerly island in the Great Barrier reef. (wikiaustralia.com)
Based on a more northerly wind regime in August in past years, Gudmandsen predicts that sea ice from the Lincoln Sea will start to flow southwards into Kane Basin. (searcharcticscience.org)
Rocks from more northerly regions of the Himalaya tend to be softer, and the team found they often travel at least 100 km to reach the Plain. (sciencedaily.com)