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Dalton in Furness Wind Forecast

Cumbria — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Dalton in Furness Wind Outlook

Today in Dalton in Furness, wind conditions are fairly lively — a brisk, noticeable wind.

A pattern of moderate winds, brisk at times, without reaching any particular extreme is expected across Dalton in Furness over coming days. The overall wind character looks set to remain variable rather than establishing a single steady direction.

Current Wind

Speed

42.1 km/h

Gusts

57.9 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees218°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
45 km/h
W
Fri
5 Jun
41 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
37 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
28 km/h
S
Mon
8 Jun
34 km/h
W
Tue
9 Jun
30 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
50 km/h
SW
Thu
11 Jun
40 km/h
W
Fri
12 Jun
36 km/h
S
Sat
13 Jun
22 km/h
SE
Sun
14 Jun
38 km/h
SSW
Mon
15 Jun
34 km/h
SSW
Tue
16 Jun
15 km/h
W
Wed
17 Jun
12 km/h
SW

Wind & Gust Trend

To plan confidently, separate what is likely from what is uncertain. Use the supporting guides to understand why the outlook is behaving the way it is for Dalton in Furness.

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 Dalton in Furness today?

In Dalton in Furness today, wind speeds are around 42 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Dalton in Furness 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 Dalton in Furness?

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

Why does Dalton in Furness 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.