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Lowca Wind Forecast

Cumbria — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Lowca Wind Outlook

In Lowca today, wind speeds are calm, making for barely a breath of wind.

A pattern of calm and largely still conditions through much of the fortnight is expected across Lowca over coming days. Calmer interludes are likely between more active spells, offering some respite.

Current Wind

Speed

37.8 km/h

Gusts

54.3 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees217°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
44 km/h
W
Fri
5 Jun
41 km/h
SW
Sat
6 Jun
41 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
43 km/h
S
Mon
8 Jun
36 km/h
W
Tue
9 Jun
35 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
53 km/h
SW
Thu
11 Jun
39 km/h
SW
Fri
12 Jun
38 km/h
S
Sat
13 Jun
26 km/h
SSE
Sun
14 Jun
46 km/h
S
Mon
15 Jun
31 km/h
SSW
Tue
16 Jun
11 km/h
WSW
Wed
17 Jun
17 km/h
S

Wind & Gust Trend

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

In Lowca today, wind speeds are around 38 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Lowca 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 Lowca?

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

Why does Lowca 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.