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Saint James Wind Forecast

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Saint James Wind Outlook

Saint James today carries fairly lively wind conditions — a brisk, noticeable wind.

The extended wind outlook for Saint James leans toward moderate winds, brisk at times, without reaching any particular extreme as the dominant pattern. The direction of the wind is expected to shift at times as weather systems move through.

Current Wind

Speed

30.2 km/h

Gusts

44.0 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees232°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
31 km/h
SW
Fri
5 Jun
22 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
30 km/h
SSE
Sun
7 Jun
26 km/h
WSW
Mon
8 Jun
33 km/h
SSW
Tue
9 Jun
30 km/h
W
Wed
10 Jun
30 km/h
SSW
Thu
11 Jun
19 km/h
S
Fri
12 Jun
28 km/h
SW
Sat
13 Jun
20 km/h
SSW
Sun
14 Jun
45 km/h
SW
Mon
15 Jun
22 km/h
WNW
Tue
16 Jun
24 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
32 km/h
S

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 Saint James.

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 Saint James today?

In Saint James 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 Saint James 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 Saint James?

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

Why does Saint James 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.