England

Matfield Wind Forecast

Kent — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Matfield Wind Outlook

Matfield today carries brisk wind conditions — a brisk, noticeable wind.

Across the next fortnight, the wind story for Matfield is one of moderate winds, brisk at times, without reaching any particular extreme. Confidence in the precise wind speeds beyond day five decreases in line with extended forecast uncertainty.

Current Wind

Speed

32.4 km/h

Gusts

49.6 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees224°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
40 km/h
SW
Fri
5 Jun
25 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
37 km/h
S
Sun
7 Jun
27 km/h
WSW
Mon
8 Jun
32 km/h
SW
Tue
9 Jun
30 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
26 km/h
SSW
Thu
11 Jun
23 km/h
SSW
Fri
12 Jun
26 km/h
WSW
Sat
13 Jun
27 km/h
SE
Sun
14 Jun
48 km/h
WSW
Mon
15 Jun
18 km/h
WNW
Tue
16 Jun
25 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
33 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 Matfield today?

In Matfield today, wind speeds are around 32 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Matfield 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 Matfield?

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

Why does Matfield 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.