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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Austin will continue to be sunny on Sunday, but winds will kick up to 5 to 10 mph out of the south-southwest, including gusts as strong as 20 mph.
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Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
The epicenter was approximately 14 miles south-southwest of South Dos Palos, at a depth of 5 miles.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Saturday, March 7: Periods of rain and thunderstorms are likely, especially in the morning, with highs near 70 degrees and south-southwest winds 11 to 13 mph, gusting up to 24 mph.
—Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 3 Mar. 2026
People should look just above the south-southwest horizon.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
The epicenter was approximately 14 miles south-southwest of South Dos Palos, at a depth of 5 miles.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Saturday, March 7: Periods of rain and thunderstorms are likely, especially in the morning, with highs near 70 degrees and south-southwest winds 11 to 13 mph, gusting up to 24 mph.
—Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 3 Mar. 2026
People should look just above the south-southwest horizon.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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“South-southwest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/south-southwest. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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