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Burnhaven Wind Forecast

Aberdeenshire — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Burnhaven Wind Outlook

Burnhaven is experiencing brisk winds today, moderate winds that may affect exposed locations.

The extended wind outlook for Burnhaven leans toward moderate winds, brisk at times, without reaching any particular extreme as the dominant pattern. The wind pattern is closely tied to the overall pressure field, which is expected to remain active.

Current Wind

Speed

5.8 km/h

Gusts

10.5 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees231°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
29 km/h
SSE
Fri
5 Jun
30 km/h
WNW
Sat
6 Jun
29 km/h
SSE
Sun
7 Jun
33 km/h
S
Mon
8 Jun
36 km/h
NNW
Tue
9 Jun
38 km/h
WNW
Wed
10 Jun
30 km/h
S
Thu
11 Jun
25 km/h
SSE
Fri
12 Jun
32 km/h
S
Sat
13 Jun
32 km/h
S
Sun
14 Jun
12 km/h
ENE
Mon
15 Jun
21 km/h
SE
Tue
16 Jun
32 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
41 km/h
SSE

Wind & Gust Trend

This page focuses on practical interpretation for Burnhaven. 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 Burnhaven today?

In Burnhaven today, wind speeds are around 6 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Burnhaven 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 Burnhaven?

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

Why does Burnhaven 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.