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Diggle Wind Forecast

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Diggle Wind Outlook

The wind in Diggle today is running moderate, with a gentle to moderate breeze.

The forecast for winds in Diggle over the next 14 days centres on gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption. Confidence in the precise wind speeds beyond day five decreases in line with extended forecast uncertainty.

Current Wind

Speed

25.2 km/h

Gusts

38.4 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees214°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
31 km/h
WSW
Fri
5 Jun
27 km/h
W
Sat
6 Jun
18 km/h
ESE
Sun
7 Jun
23 km/h
SW
Mon
8 Jun
35 km/h
SSE
Tue
9 Jun
32 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
33 km/h
S
Thu
11 Jun
14 km/h
S
Fri
12 Jun
33 km/h
SW
Sat
13 Jun
19 km/h
S
Sun
14 Jun
24 km/h
NNW
Mon
15 Jun
25 km/h
WNW
Tue
16 Jun
20 km/h
SSW
Wed
17 Jun
12 km/h
S

Wind & Gust Trend

Forecast charts summarise likely conditions, but day-to-day outcomes in the UK often depend on how the larger pressure pattern evolves. Use the context links below to interpret the signal more reliably.

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 Diggle today?

In Diggle today, wind speeds are around 25 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Diggle 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 Diggle?

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

Why does Diggle 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.