Potter Heigham Wind Forecast — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Potter Heigham Wind Outlook

In Potter Heigham today, the breeze is fairly lively, with a brisk, noticeable wind for those outdoors.

Across the period ahead, Potter Heigham is set for moderate winds, brisk at times, without reaching any particular extreme. Winds will be most noticeable when funnelled through valleys or around urban areas.

Current Wind

Speed

30.2 km/h

Gusts

43.2 km/h

Direction

SSW

Degrees209°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu

4 Jun

34 km/h

SW

Fri

5 Jun

28 km/h

WSW

Sat

6 Jun

43 km/h

SE

Sun

7 Jun

36 km/h

SW

Mon

8 Jun

34 km/h

S

Tue

9 Jun

22 km/h

W

Wed

10 Jun

29 km/h

SW

Thu

11 Jun

19 km/h

ESE

Fri

12 Jun

19 km/h

ENE

Sat

13 Jun

20 km/h

E

Sun

14 Jun

22 km/h

SE

Mon

15 Jun

19 km/h

N

Tue

16 Jun

17 km/h

S

Wed

17 Jun

30 km/h

SE

Wind & Gust Trend

Forecast context and reference links

To plan confidently, separate what is likely from what is uncertain. Use the supporting guides to understand why the outlook is behaving the way it is for Potter Heigham.

England Climate for regional patterns and seasonal tendencies.
UK Climate Overview for a national baseline and how regions compare.
England for location browsing and regional navigation.

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.

Nearby Cities — Wind

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FAQ

How windy is Potter Heigham today?

In Potter Heigham today, wind speeds are around 30 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Potter Heigham 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 Potter Heigham?

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

Why does Potter Heigham 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.