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Dunscore Wind Forecast

Dumfries and Galloway — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Dunscore Wind Outlook

Today in Dunscore, expect very light winds with largely still conditions through the day.

The extended wind outlook for Dunscore leans toward calm and largely still conditions through much of the fortnight as the dominant pattern. The overall wind character looks set to remain variable rather than establishing a single steady direction.

Current Wind

Speed

29.9 km/h

Gusts

37.7 km/h

Direction

WNW
Degrees281°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
28 km/h
WNW
Fri
5 Jun
31 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
23 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
26 km/h
SSW
Mon
8 Jun
31 km/h
ESE
Tue
9 Jun
30 km/h
W
Wed
10 Jun
30 km/h
SSE
Thu
11 Jun
23 km/h
S
Fri
12 Jun
38 km/h
SSW
Sat
13 Jun
18 km/h
S
Sun
14 Jun
24 km/h
NNE
Mon
15 Jun
22 km/h
WNW
Tue
16 Jun
23 km/h
S
Wed
17 Jun
12 km/h
SSW

Wind & Gust Trend

When forecasts change between updates, it is commonly driven by small shifts in storm track or blocking position. The links below give stable context that helps you read those changes.

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 Dunscore today?

In Dunscore today, wind speeds are around 30 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Dunscore 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 Dunscore?

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

Why does Dunscore 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.