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Avonmouth Wind Forecast

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Avonmouth Wind Outlook

Today in Avonmouth, the wind picture is one of moderate conditions, with a gentle to moderate breeze.

Looking further ahead, the wind regime for Avonmouth remains broadly one of gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption. Winds will be most noticeable when funnelled through valleys or around urban areas.

Current Wind

Speed

29.5 km/h

Gusts

43.8 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees226°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
35 km/h
WSW
Fri
5 Jun
23 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
34 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
23 km/h
SW
Mon
8 Jun
26 km/h
W
Tue
9 Jun
23 km/h
W
Wed
10 Jun
40 km/h
WSW
Thu
11 Jun
11 km/h
WSW
Fri
12 Jun
26 km/h
WSW
Sat
13 Jun
21 km/h
S
Sun
14 Jun
25 km/h
WSW
Mon
15 Jun
16 km/h
SSW
Tue
16 Jun
9 km/h
NNE
Wed
17 Jun
11 km/h
SSW

Wind & Gust Trend

When forecasts change between updates, it is commonly driven by small shifts in storm track or blocking position. The links below give stable context that helps you read those changes.

How to interpret confidence

For how forecast reliability changes with lead time, see Forecast Confidence. For transparency on how WeatherEngland sources and updates data, see Methodology.

Background guides

Glossary support

Start with the Weather Glossary. Useful terms for this page include Pressure Gradient, Isobar, Gust, Wind Direction, Depression, and Anticyclone.

FAQ

How windy is Avonmouth today?

In Avonmouth today, wind speeds are around 30 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Avonmouth today?

Gusts are brief peaks above the sustained wind. Use the wind panel to compare sustained speed versus gust potential through the day.

What wind direction is forecast for Avonmouth?

Wind direction can shift with passing systems. The wind section shows direction and changes over time, which can affect feel and exposure.

Why does Avonmouth feel windier at times?

Wind is driven by pressure differences. Stronger gradients and showery/frontal weather typically produce more frequent gusts.

What is the difference between wind and gusts?

Wind is the sustained speed; gusts are short-lived surges that can be significantly higher, particularly in unstable or frontal conditions.