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Backworth Wind Forecast

North Tyneside — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Backworth Wind Outlook

In Backworth today, a noticeable wind is the defining feature, a gentle to moderate breeze.

The forecast for winds in Backworth over the next 14 days centres on gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption. The direction of the wind is expected to shift at times as weather systems move through.

Current Wind

Speed

20.9 km/h

Gusts

32.0 km/h

Direction

SSW
Degrees196°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
27 km/h
SW
Fri
5 Jun
31 km/h
W
Sat
6 Jun
23 km/h
SSE
Sun
7 Jun
26 km/h
SW
Mon
8 Jun
25 km/h
W
Tue
9 Jun
26 km/h
W
Wed
10 Jun
31 km/h
SW
Thu
11 Jun
21 km/h
WNW
Fri
12 Jun
22 km/h
SSE
Sat
13 Jun
18 km/h
SSE
Sun
14 Jun
28 km/h
SW
Mon
15 Jun
18 km/h
WSW
Tue
16 Jun
7 km/h
WNW
Wed
17 Jun
16 km/h
W

Wind & Gust Trend

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

In Backworth today, wind speeds are around 21 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Backworth 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 Backworth?

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

Why does Backworth 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.