England

Golden Valley Wind Forecast

Gloucestershire — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Golden Valley Wind Outlook

In Golden Valley today, wind speeds are gentle, making for a gentle to moderate breeze.

Looking at the fortnight as a whole, Golden Valley is in for gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption. The direction of the wind is expected to shift at times as weather systems move through.

Current Wind

Speed

29.5 km/h

Gusts

43.6 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees219°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
31 km/h
WSW
Fri
5 Jun
22 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
30 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
24 km/h
SW
Mon
8 Jun
24 km/h
WNW
Tue
9 Jun
23 km/h
W
Wed
10 Jun
44 km/h
SW
Thu
11 Jun
12 km/h
W
Fri
12 Jun
27 km/h
SW
Sat
13 Jun
24 km/h
S
Sun
14 Jun
29 km/h
SW
Mon
15 Jun
16 km/h
SSW
Tue
16 Jun
6 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
10 km/h
NW

Wind & Gust Trend

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.

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 Golden Valley today?

In Golden Valley today, wind speeds are around 30 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley?

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

Why does Golden Valley 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.