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Chapeltown Wind Forecast

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Chapeltown Wind Outlook

Today in Chapeltown, the wind picture is one of fairly lively conditions, with moderate winds that may affect exposed locations.

A pattern of moderate winds, brisk at times, without reaching any particular extreme is expected across Chapeltown over coming days. Lighter wind days are likely to coincide with higher pressure and more settled conditions.

Current Wind

Speed

31.7 km/h

Gusts

46.2 km/h

Direction

WNW
Degrees284°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
38 km/h
W
Fri
5 Jun
35 km/h
SSW
Sat
6 Jun
39 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
40 km/h
S
Mon
8 Jun
31 km/h
NW
Tue
9 Jun
30 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
22 km/h
SSW
Thu
11 Jun
36 km/h
SE
Fri
12 Jun
38 km/h
S
Sat
13 Jun
26 km/h
SSW
Sun
14 Jun
8 km/h
ENE
Mon
15 Jun
15 km/h
S
Tue
16 Jun
31 km/h
SSW
Wed
17 Jun
22 km/h
NNW

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 Chapeltown.

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 Chapeltown today?

In Chapeltown today, wind speeds are around 32 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Chapeltown 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 Chapeltown?

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

Why does Chapeltown 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.