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Kirkton of Kingoldrum Wind Forecast

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Kirkton of Kingoldrum Wind Outlook

Kirkton of Kingoldrum today carries gentle wind conditions — a noticeable but unthreatening breeze.

Over the coming fortnight, winds in Kirkton of Kingoldrum are expected to bring gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption. Lighter wind days are likely to coincide with higher pressure and more settled conditions.

Current Wind

Speed

16.9 km/h

Gusts

25.5 km/h

Direction

W
Degrees267°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
26 km/h
WSW
Fri
5 Jun
27 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
20 km/h
ESE
Sun
7 Jun
24 km/h
SW
Mon
8 Jun
15 km/h
SW
Tue
9 Jun
27 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
10 km/h
SSW
Thu
11 Jun
17 km/h
SSE
Fri
12 Jun
27 km/h
SW
Sat
13 Jun
29 km/h
SSW
Sun
14 Jun
12 km/h
S
Mon
15 Jun
11 km/h
SSE
Tue
16 Jun
37 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
12 km/h
SSW

Wind & Gust Trend

This page focuses on practical interpretation for Kirkton of Kingoldrum. 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 Kirkton of Kingoldrum today?

In Kirkton of Kingoldrum today, wind speeds are around 17 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Kirkton of Kingoldrum 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 Kirkton of Kingoldrum?

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

Why does Kirkton of Kingoldrum 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.