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Ballaterich Wind Forecast

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Ballaterich Wind Outlook

Today in Ballaterich, wind conditions are gentle — a gentle to moderate breeze.

Over the coming fortnight, winds in Ballaterich are expected to bring gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption. Exposed locations — including hilltops, coastal headlands and open farmland — will see the strongest gusts.

Current Wind

Speed

15.1 km/h

Gusts

22.5 km/h

Direction

W
Degrees265°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
18 km/h
W
Fri
5 Jun
20 km/h
W
Sat
6 Jun
20 km/h
SSE
Sun
7 Jun
22 km/h
SSW
Mon
8 Jun
12 km/h
N
Tue
9 Jun
22 km/h
W
Wed
10 Jun
10 km/h
SSW
Thu
11 Jun
17 km/h
SSE
Fri
12 Jun
23 km/h
SSW
Sat
13 Jun
27 km/h
S
Sun
14 Jun
11 km/h
SE
Mon
15 Jun
12 km/h
S
Tue
16 Jun
29 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
11 km/h
SSW

Wind & Gust Trend

This page focuses on practical interpretation for Ballaterich. When the guidance becomes mixed, it is usually a regime question first, rather than a single hourly detail.

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 Ballaterich today?

In Ballaterich today, wind speeds are around 15 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Ballaterich 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 Ballaterich?

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

Why does Ballaterich 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.