Figuring Out Why Windy Days Mess With Christmas Blowups
Why Do Christmas Blowups Struggle in Wind?
Christmas blowups look great and bring cheer. They’re made from light materials like Oxford cloth or polymer fiber, which keeps them easy to move and store. The Oxford clothes fabric is light and easy to carry, good light transmission, durable and colorful. Problem is, that same light weight lets strong wind pick them up or knock them over fast.
Put them in open yard or up high, they catch full wind with no wall or tree to block. Avoid placing inflatable Christmas decor in wide-open, wind-prone areas. Weak stakes or short ropes make it worse—wind just yanks them loose.
How Wind Hits Inflatables Hard
Wind hurts right away and over time. Steady wind over 20 mph can tilt or drop loose blowups. Quick gusts are worse—they rip stakes out or snap ropes. Keep blowing hard and seams plus zippers wear out quick. Strong winds, ice, and snow can easily damage or displace lightweight decorations, especially inflatables.
How to Keep Christmas Blowups Safe in Wind?
Best Ways to Stake Them Down
Good stakes are your first shield. Use thick ground stakes and hammer them deep at an angle away from the base. Spiral stakes bite better in soft dirt.
Add extra ropes to porch rails or tree trunks for backup. Tie your inflatable decorations to a secure object, such as a fence post or porch railing.
Can You Add Weight to Stop Lifting?
Weight Tricks That Really Work
Yes—weights help a ton. Toss sandbags inside the base if there’s room or lay them around the edge. For added security, consider weighing down your inflatables with sandbags, gravel bags or pool weights. Water bags are easy to fill and dump when done. Some holiday weight bases even match the theme and look cute.
Does Spot Matter When Wind Blows?
Smart Places to Set Up
Spot is everything. Put Christmas blowups close to house walls, fences, bushes, or trees that break wind. Pick flat ground, not a hill. Choose flat ground (rather than a hill or slope) in a more sheltered spot. Stay off roofs, hilltops, or big open fields. Keep the area clear of rocks or sticks that mess with stakes.
How Much Wind Is Too Much?
When to Pull the Plug and Deflate
Rule of thumb—drop them when steady wind hits 20–25 mph. Even good setups get shaky then. Gusts over 30 mph can rip fabric or yank stakes clean out. If bad weather coming, just let the air out and wait it out.
Warning Signs It’s Time to Act
Look for ropes whipping wild or loud flapping sounds—means stress. If the blowup leans hard one way, a stake is giving up. Fix it now or deflate fast.
Care Tips to Keep Your Christmas Blowups Secure All Weather
How Often Check Stakes and Ropes?
After every storm, walk out and check every tie and stake. Tighten loose straps and swap worn rope quick. Regular maintenance can also prolong the life of your inflatables.
Daily Habits That Save Your Decor
When storm warnings pop up, let the air out. If severe weather is forecasted, consider deflating your inflatables and storing them temporarily until conditions improve. Going away a few days—bring them inside so sun and wind don’t wear the fabric down.
Top Picks from AIRART for Wind-Proof Holiday Fun
Who Is AIRART and Why Trust Their Christmas Blowups?
We’re AIRART—over 10 years making tough outdoor holiday inflatables that stand up to real weather. Think giant inflatable penguin with candy for Christmas, custom inflatable reindeer, inflatable Christmas bear—all built cute but strong.
All the inflatables are made by a variety of composite polymer chemical fiber fabrics suitable for different environments and effects.
What Makes AIRART Christmas Blowups Wind-Ready?
Built-In Tough Features
Extra strong tie-down loops sewn right in. They will be installed suitable D-rings, LED lights in advance for your different using. Heavy fabric fights tears even when wind pulls hard. Every box comes with plenty stakes and ropes so you pick what fits your yard.
Heat-print colors stay bright all month, no fade even after storms.
Extra AIRART Gear to Lock It Down
We sell longer tether kits and matching weighted bases that look holiday-perfect while keeping things rock steady.
FAQ
Q: Should you deflate inflatable decorations if it’s very windy?
A: Yes, if wind speeds are forecasted above 25 mph or gusts become unpredictable, it’s safest to deflate your decorations temporarily to prevent damage.
Q: Can I leave my Christmas blowup inflated overnight during winter storms?
A: It’s not advisable—winter storms often bring high winds, ice, or snow accumulation that can stress seams and anchoring systems.
Q: Do sandbags really help keep inflatables grounded in strong winds?
A: Yes, sandbags are effective when placed inside the base compartment (if available) or around the outer edge of the inflatable’s base as added weight support against lifting forces.
