England

Ashurst Wind Forecast

West Sussex — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Ashurst Wind Outlook

Ashurst today sees blustery conditions, lively winds, especially across exposed ground.

The extended wind outlook for Ashurst leans toward fresh and at times blustery winds across the period as the dominant pattern. Night-time winds may be lighter on calmer days, with the wind picking up again through the morning.

Current Wind

Speed

42.8 km/h

Gusts

65.0 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees229°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
49 km/h
SW
Fri
5 Jun
31 km/h
SW
Sat
6 Jun
50 km/h
S
Sun
7 Jun
37 km/h
SW
Mon
8 Jun
41 km/h
SSW
Tue
9 Jun
35 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
31 km/h
SSW
Thu
11 Jun
20 km/h
S
Fri
12 Jun
26 km/h
WSW
Sat
13 Jun
35 km/h
SE
Sun
14 Jun
65 km/h
WSW
Mon
15 Jun
27 km/h
W
Tue
16 Jun
33 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
41 km/h
SSW

Wind & Gust Trend

Across England, local effects can shift outcomes even when the national pattern is similar. Coastal exposure, terrain, and airflow direction often explain the difference between a near-miss and a wet day.

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 Ashurst today?

In Ashurst today, wind speeds are around 43 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Ashurst 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 Ashurst?

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

Why does Ashurst 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.