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Sholden Wind Forecast

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Sholden Wind Outlook

Sholden is experiencing blustery winds today, lively winds, especially across exposed ground.

The forecast for winds in Sholden over the next 14 days centres on fresh and at times blustery winds across the period. Gusts may exceed sustained speeds on some days, particularly across higher ground and exposed coasts.

Current Wind

Speed

43.2 km/h

Gusts

67.5 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees221°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
49 km/h
SW
Fri
5 Jun
34 km/h
SW
Sat
6 Jun
50 km/h
S
Sun
7 Jun
37 km/h
SW
Mon
8 Jun
41 km/h
SW
Tue
9 Jun
37 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
30 km/h
SSW
Thu
11 Jun
20 km/h
SSW
Fri
12 Jun
29 km/h
SW
Sat
13 Jun
34 km/h
S
Sun
14 Jun
66 km/h
SW
Mon
15 Jun
29 km/h
WSW
Tue
16 Jun
31 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
45 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 Sholden today?

In Sholden today, wind speeds are around 43 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Sholden 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 Sholden?

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

Why does Sholden 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.