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Thakeham Wind Forecast

West Sussex — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Thakeham Wind Outlook

Today in Thakeham, expect calm winds with barely a breath of wind through the day.

The forecast for winds in Thakeham over the next 14 days centres on calm and largely still conditions through much of the fortnight. Winds will be most noticeable when funnelled through valleys or around urban areas.

Current Wind

Speed

29.9 km/h

Gusts

49.8 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees229°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
39 km/h
SW
Fri
5 Jun
23 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
37 km/h
SSE
Sun
7 Jun
30 km/h
SW
Mon
8 Jun
25 km/h
W
Tue
9 Jun
25 km/h
W
Wed
10 Jun
39 km/h
SW
Thu
11 Jun
19 km/h
SW
Fri
12 Jun
28 km/h
SW
Sat
13 Jun
18 km/h
SSE
Sun
14 Jun
30 km/h
WSW
Mon
15 Jun
17 km/h
SSW
Tue
16 Jun
8 km/h
NNE
Wed
17 Jun
18 km/h
SSE

Wind & Gust Trend

For Thakeham, the forecast is best read as a combination of short-range detail and broader regime. The first few days carry the highest timing confidence, while later periods describe direction and pattern.

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 Thakeham today?

In Thakeham 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 Thakeham 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 Thakeham?

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

Why does Thakeham 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.