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Kingsnorth Wind Forecast

Kent — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Kingsnorth Wind Outlook

Today in Kingsnorth, the wind picture is one of brisk conditions, with a brisk, noticeable wind.

The forecast for winds in Kingsnorth over the next 14 days centres on moderate winds, brisk at times, without reaching any particular extreme. The overall wind character looks set to remain variable rather than establishing a single steady direction.

Current Wind

Speed

33.8 km/h

Gusts

50.0 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees225°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
40 km/h
SW
Fri
5 Jun
27 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
37 km/h
SSE
Sun
7 Jun
33 km/h
SW
Mon
8 Jun
31 km/h
SW
Tue
9 Jun
28 km/h
W
Wed
10 Jun
42 km/h
SW
Thu
11 Jun
21 km/h
W
Fri
12 Jun
28 km/h
SSW
Sat
13 Jun
20 km/h
SE
Sun
14 Jun
31 km/h
WSW
Mon
15 Jun
15 km/h
SSW
Tue
16 Jun
10 km/h
NE
Wed
17 Jun
12 km/h
ENE

Wind & Gust Trend

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

In Kingsnorth today, wind speeds are around 34 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Kingsnorth 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 Kingsnorth?

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

Why does Kingsnorth 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.