Colaton Raleigh Wind Forecast — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Colaton Raleigh Wind Outlook

Colaton Raleigh today carries brisk wind conditions — moderate winds that may affect exposed locations.

Looking ahead over the next 14 days, the wind pattern for Colaton Raleigh suggests 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

33.1 km/h

Gusts

46.5 km/h

Direction

WSW

Degrees238°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu

4 Jun

37 km/h

WNW

Fri

5 Jun

27 km/h

S

Sat

6 Jun

45 km/h

SSW

Sun

7 Jun

26 km/h

SSW

Mon

8 Jun

25 km/h

WNW

Tue

9 Jun

28 km/h

WSW

Wed

10 Jun

43 km/h

WSW

Thu

11 Jun

19 km/h

SSE

Fri

12 Jun

27 km/h

SW

Sat

13 Jun

22 km/h

SE

Sun

14 Jun

31 km/h

SW

Mon

15 Jun

23 km/h

S

Tue

16 Jun

9 km/h

NE

Wed

17 Jun

11 km/h

ESE

Wind & Gust Trend

Forecast context and reference links

Across England, local effects can shift outcomes even when the national pattern is similar. Coastal exposure, terrain, and airflow direction often explain the difference between a near-miss and a wet day.

England Climate for regional patterns and seasonal tendencies.
UK Climate Overview for a national baseline and how regions compare.
England for location browsing and regional navigation.

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.

Nearby Cities — Wind

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FAQ

How windy is Colaton Raleigh today?

In Colaton Raleigh today, wind speeds are around 33 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Colaton Raleigh 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 Colaton Raleigh?

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

Why does Colaton Raleigh 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.