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Kimpton Wind Forecast

Hertfordshire — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Kimpton Wind Outlook

Across Kimpton today, a fairly lively wind is in evidence, a brisk, noticeable wind.

The extended wind forecast for Kimpton is characterised by moderate winds, brisk at times, without reaching any particular extreme through the fortnight. The direction of the wind is expected to shift at times as weather systems move through.

Current Wind

Speed

27.4 km/h

Gusts

42.8 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees217°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
31 km/h
SW
Fri
5 Jun
22 km/h
W
Sat
6 Jun
29 km/h
SSE
Sun
7 Jun
27 km/h
WSW
Mon
8 Jun
36 km/h
S
Tue
9 Jun
30 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
30 km/h
S
Thu
11 Jun
20 km/h
S
Fri
12 Jun
27 km/h
SW
Sat
13 Jun
26 km/h
SSE
Sun
14 Jun
39 km/h
WSW
Mon
15 Jun
19 km/h
NW
Tue
16 Jun
28 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
24 km/h
S

Wind & Gust Trend

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

In Kimpton today, wind speeds are around 27 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Kimpton 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 Kimpton?

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

Why does Kimpton 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.