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Ashington Wind Forecast

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Ashington Wind Outlook

Ashington today carries calm wind conditions — negligible wind.

Over the next two weeks, wind conditions across Ashington are shaped by calm and largely still conditions through much of the fortnight. The wind pattern is closely tied to the overall pressure field, which is expected to remain active.

Current Wind

Speed

22.3 km/h

Gusts

33.6 km/h

Direction

SSW
Degrees199°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
29 km/h
SW
Fri
5 Jun
33 km/h
W
Sat
6 Jun
26 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
25 km/h
SW
Mon
8 Jun
27 km/h
W
Tue
9 Jun
27 km/h
W
Wed
10 Jun
39 km/h
SSW
Thu
11 Jun
19 km/h
SSE
Fri
12 Jun
27 km/h
SSE
Sat
13 Jun
25 km/h
SE
Sun
14 Jun
27 km/h
SW
Mon
15 Jun
21 km/h
WSW
Tue
16 Jun
13 km/h
SE
Wed
17 Jun
14 km/h
WSW

Wind & Gust Trend

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 Ashington.

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 Ashington today?

In Ashington today, wind speeds are around 22 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Ashington 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 Ashington?

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

Why does Ashington 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.