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Pitstone Wind Forecast

Buckinghamshire — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Pitstone Wind Outlook

In Pitstone today, wind speeds are fairly lively, making for a brisk, noticeable wind.

The coming 14 days see the wind pattern for Pitstone trending towards moderate winds, brisk at times, without reaching any particular extreme. Winds will be most noticeable when funnelled through valleys or around urban areas.

Current Wind

Speed

24.8 km/h

Gusts

37.8 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees217°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
31 km/h
SW
Fri
5 Jun
22 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
30 km/h
SSE
Sun
7 Jun
26 km/h
WSW
Mon
8 Jun
37 km/h
S
Tue
9 Jun
30 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
32 km/h
S
Thu
11 Jun
19 km/h
S
Fri
12 Jun
28 km/h
SW
Sat
13 Jun
28 km/h
SSE
Sun
14 Jun
40 km/h
WSW
Mon
15 Jun
19 km/h
NW
Tue
16 Jun
28 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
24 km/h
S

Wind & Gust Trend

This page focuses on practical interpretation for Pitstone. When the guidance becomes mixed, it is usually a regime question first, rather than a single hourly detail.

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 Pitstone today?

In Pitstone today, wind speeds are around 25 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Pitstone 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 Pitstone?

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

Why does Pitstone 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.