south-southwest
noun
south-south·west
ˈsau̇th-ˌsau̇th-ˈwest 
: a compass point that is two points west of due south : S22°30′W
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The earthquake shook at a depth of just 2 miles, with its epicenter roughly 4 miles south-southwest of Encino.
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Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The warmth will be accompanied by light south-southwest winds of around 5 mph.
—Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Light south-southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 11 Dec. 2025
The winds will shift out of the south-southwest, allowing highs to rise closer to the mid-80s on Sunday.
—Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
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Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The warmth will be accompanied by light south-southwest winds of around 5 mph.
—Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Light south-southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 11 Dec. 2025
The winds will shift out of the south-southwest, allowing highs to rise closer to the mid-80s on Sunday.
—Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
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“South-southwest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/south-southwest. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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