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Kirktown of Slains Wind Forecast

Aberdeenshire — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Kirktown of Slains Wind Outlook

The wind in Kirktown of Slains today is running gentle, with a gentle to moderate breeze.

Across the next fortnight, the wind story for Kirktown of Slains is one of gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption. Those with outdoor plans should check the wind forecast more closely as the relevant day approaches.

Current Wind

Speed

15.5 km/h

Gusts

25.8 km/h

Direction

WNW
Degrees295°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
22 km/h
SSE
Fri
5 Jun
27 km/h
W
Sat
6 Jun
24 km/h
S
Sun
7 Jun
27 km/h
S
Mon
8 Jun
27 km/h
N
Tue
9 Jun
30 km/h
NW
Wed
10 Jun
24 km/h
SSW
Thu
11 Jun
22 km/h
SSE
Fri
12 Jun
28 km/h
S
Sat
13 Jun
27 km/h
S
Sun
14 Jun
12 km/h
SE
Mon
15 Jun
19 km/h
SE
Tue
16 Jun
31 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
30 km/h
E

Wind & Gust Trend

For Kirktown of Slains, 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 Kirktown of Slains today?

In Kirktown of Slains today, wind speeds are around 16 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Kirktown of Slains 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 Kirktown of Slains?

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

Why does Kirktown of Slains 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.