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Upper Kilchattan Wind Forecast

Argyll and Bute — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Upper Kilchattan Wind Outlook

In Upper Kilchattan today, winds are fresh, with a fresh wind that may affect travel.

The 14-day wind outlook for Upper Kilchattan points towards fresh and at times blustery winds across the period as the dominant pattern. Confidence in the precise wind speeds beyond day five decreases in line with extended forecast uncertainty.

Current Wind

Speed

29.2 km/h

Gusts

42.5 km/h

Direction

WNW
Degrees300°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
45 km/h
WNW
Fri
5 Jun
49 km/h
SW
Sat
6 Jun
39 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
34 km/h
SSE
Mon
8 Jun
31 km/h
NW
Tue
9 Jun
35 km/h
W
Wed
10 Jun
52 km/h
SSE
Thu
11 Jun
30 km/h
SSE
Fri
12 Jun
47 km/h
SW
Sat
13 Jun
23 km/h
SE
Sun
14 Jun
41 km/h
NNW
Mon
15 Jun
29 km/h
WNW
Tue
16 Jun
34 km/h
S
Wed
17 Jun
25 km/h
S

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 Upper Kilchattan.

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 Upper Kilchattan today?

In Upper Kilchattan today, wind speeds are around 29 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Upper Kilchattan 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 Upper Kilchattan?

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

Why does Upper Kilchattan 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.