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Whitefield Wind Forecast

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Whitefield Wind Outlook

Today in Whitefield, wind conditions are gentle — enough wind to rustle leaves but nothing problematic.

Looking at the fortnight as a whole, Whitefield is in for gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption. The overall wind character looks set to remain variable rather than establishing a single steady direction.

Current Wind

Speed

22.3 km/h

Gusts

32.1 km/h

Direction

SSW
Degrees212°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
26 km/h
WSW
Fri
5 Jun
25 km/h
W
Sat
6 Jun
19 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
19 km/h
SSW
Mon
8 Jun
23 km/h
W
Tue
9 Jun
22 km/h
W
Wed
10 Jun
30 km/h
SW
Thu
11 Jun
21 km/h
WNW
Fri
12 Jun
19 km/h
SSW
Sat
13 Jun
19 km/h
SSE
Sun
14 Jun
25 km/h
SSW
Mon
15 Jun
12 km/h
SW
Tue
16 Jun
13 km/h
NW
Wed
17 Jun
14 km/h
WNW

Wind & Gust Trend

This page focuses on practical interpretation for Whitefield. 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 Whitefield today?

In Whitefield today, wind speeds are around 22 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Whitefield 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 Whitefield?

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

Why does Whitefield 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.