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Castleton Wind Forecast

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Castleton Wind Outlook

In Castleton today, the breeze is brisk, with a brisk, noticeable wind for those outdoors.

Across the next fortnight, the wind story for Castleton is one of moderate winds, brisk at times, without reaching any particular extreme. Changes in pressure pattern may lead to a temporary strengthening of winds mid-period.

Current Wind

Speed

35.3 km/h

Gusts

49.4 km/h

Direction

WSW
Degrees247°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
38 km/h
W
Fri
5 Jun
25 km/h
SW
Sat
6 Jun
40 km/h
SSW
Sun
7 Jun
22 km/h
SW
Mon
8 Jun
40 km/h
W
Tue
9 Jun
31 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
41 km/h
SSW
Thu
11 Jun
24 km/h
SSW
Fri
12 Jun
32 km/h
WSW
Sat
13 Jun
33 km/h
S
Sun
14 Jun
37 km/h
WNW
Mon
15 Jun
19 km/h
NW
Tue
16 Jun
26 km/h
SSW
Wed
17 Jun
22 km/h
SW

Wind & Gust Trend

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

In Castleton today, wind speeds are around 35 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Castleton 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 Castleton?

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

Why does Castleton 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.