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Wimborne Saint Giles Wind Forecast

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Wimborne Saint Giles Wind Outlook

In Wimborne Saint Giles today, winds are moderate, with moderate winds that may affect exposed locations.

Looking further ahead, the wind regime for Wimborne Saint Giles remains broadly one of moderate winds, brisk at times, without reaching any particular extreme. Exposed locations — including hilltops, coastal headlands and open farmland — will see the strongest gusts.

Current Wind

Speed

24.8 km/h

Gusts

32.8 km/h

Direction

WSW
Degrees243°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
36 km/h
WSW
Fri
5 Jun
25 km/h
SW
Sat
6 Jun
38 km/h
SSW
Sun
7 Jun
24 km/h
SW
Mon
8 Jun
35 km/h
SW
Tue
9 Jun
28 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
33 km/h
SSW
Thu
11 Jun
21 km/h
S
Fri
12 Jun
25 km/h
SW
Sat
13 Jun
37 km/h
SSE
Sun
14 Jun
49 km/h
W
Mon
15 Jun
18 km/h
WNW
Tue
16 Jun
24 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
26 km/h
SSW

Wind & Gust Trend

This page focuses on practical interpretation for Wimborne Saint Giles. 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 Wimborne Saint Giles today?

In Wimborne Saint Giles 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 Wimborne Saint Giles 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 Wimborne Saint Giles?

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

Why does Wimborne Saint Giles 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.