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Longfield Wind Forecast

Kent — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Longfield Wind Outlook

Today in Longfield, expect gentle winds with a gentle to moderate breeze through the day.

Looking ahead over the next 14 days, the wind pattern for Longfield suggests gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption. Changes in pressure pattern may lead to a temporary strengthening of winds mid-period.

Current Wind

Speed

25.6 km/h

Gusts

36.4 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees223°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
29 km/h
SW
Fri
5 Jun
23 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
29 km/h
SSE
Sun
7 Jun
23 km/h
WSW
Mon
8 Jun
26 km/h
SW
Tue
9 Jun
22 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
25 km/h
SSW
Thu
11 Jun
22 km/h
SSW
Fri
12 Jun
23 km/h
WSW
Sat
13 Jun
23 km/h
SE
Sun
14 Jun
39 km/h
WSW
Mon
15 Jun
17 km/h
WNW
Tue
16 Jun
22 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
25 km/h
S

Wind & Gust Trend

Forecast charts summarise likely conditions, but day-to-day outcomes in the UK often depend on how the larger pressure pattern evolves. Use the context links below to interpret the signal more reliably.

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 Longfield today?

In Longfield today, wind speeds are around 26 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Longfield 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 Longfield?

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

Why does Longfield 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.