Why is the wind in the METAR different from the wind broadcasted by the ATIS?

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In the METAR, the surface wind is the average of the last 10 minutes. In the ATIS, it is the average of the last 5min.

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In the METAR, the surface wind is the average of the last 10 minutes. In the ATIS, it is the average of the last 2min.

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Because the surface wind is measured at different locations and heights.

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In the METAR, the surface wind is the average of the last 2 minutes. In the ATIS, it is the average of the last 10min.

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