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West Hoathley Wind Forecast

West Sussex — Speed, Gusts & Direction

West Hoathley Wind Outlook

In West Hoathley today, the breeze is fairly lively, with a steady, purposeful breeze for those outdoors.

For the period ahead, winds in West Hoathley are likely to follow a theme of moderate winds, brisk at times, without reaching any particular extreme. Exposed locations — including hilltops, coastal headlands and open farmland — will see the strongest gusts.

Current Wind

Speed

26.3 km/h

Gusts

43.9 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees221°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
36 km/h
SW
Fri
5 Jun
24 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
39 km/h
S
Sun
7 Jun
27 km/h
SW
Mon
8 Jun
32 km/h
SSW
Tue
9 Jun
30 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
26 km/h
SSW
Thu
11 Jun
25 km/h
SSW
Fri
12 Jun
26 km/h
WSW
Sat
13 Jun
32 km/h
SE
Sun
14 Jun
49 km/h
WSW
Mon
15 Jun
15 km/h
WNW
Tue
16 Jun
25 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
30 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 West Hoathley.

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 West Hoathley today?

In West Hoathley today, wind speeds are around 26 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in West Hoathley 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 West Hoathley?

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

Why does West Hoathley 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.