​​Why there is no wind on Equator?

 ​​Why there is no wind on Equator?

There can be periods of no wind. It’s called the doldrums or Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone.

“The doldrums is a colloquial expression derived from historical maritime usage, which refers to those parts of the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean affected by a low-pressure area around the equator where the prevailing winds are calm. The doldrums are also noted for calm periods when the winds disappear altogether, trapping sailing ships for periods of days or weeks.”

What happens is that, at the equator, the hot air rises straight up. “Because the air circulates in an upward direction, there is often little surface wind in the ITCZ. That is why sailors well know that the area can becalm sailing ships for weeks. And that’s why they call it the doldrums.”