WHY THE WIND??

In the Sierra Valley we are plagued with perpetual wind. I am really starting to get annoyed. In the winter freezing cold wind finds its way into every little crack and cranny of the house. Tarps get blown off of things, and shed doors get blown open. We are always cold. In the summer hot, dry winds make it almost impossible to keep things watered. Everything is STATIC! Laundry gets blown off the line and it certainly does not help to keep wild fires in check. And then in Spring, like today, I finally think it's going to be a lovely day after being cooped up inside for 2 days(Because it's to darn windy and cold outside!). By the time I get around to getting in the garden to plant some seeds the winds picks up. Who wants to be outside with freezing gusts blowing at your back? I wouldn't be surprised if our neighbors think I am insane for yelling at the wind! "GO AWAY!!!! WE DON'T NEED YOU EVERYDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
I suppose there must be some practical reason for it.... I'm not seeing it.....
I am trying to think of somewhere to live that does NOT act like this... Any suggestions?