Sidcot Wind Forecast
North Somerset — Speed, Gusts & Direction
Sidcot Wind Outlook
Today in Sidcot, wind conditions are fairly lively — a brisk, noticeable wind.
A pattern of moderate winds, brisk at times, without reaching any particular extreme is expected across Sidcot over coming days. Exposed locations — including hilltops, coastal headlands and open farmland — will see the strongest gusts.
Current Wind
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Today’s Hourly Wind
14-Day Wind
Wind & Gust Trend
Forecast context and reference links
For Sidcot, the forecast is best read as a combination of short-range detail and broader regime. The first few days carry the highest timing confidence, while later periods describe direction and pattern.
- 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
- UK Weather Patterns
- UK Seasonal Weather
- UK Weather Hazards
- UK Weather Safety
- UK Jet Stream
- UK Microclimates
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 Sidcot today?
In Sidcot today, wind speeds are around 33 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.
What are the wind gusts in Sidcot 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 Sidcot?
Wind direction can shift with passing systems. The wind section shows direction and changes over time, which can affect feel and exposure.
Why does Sidcot 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.