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Strathkinness Wind Forecast

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Strathkinness Wind Outlook

Today in Strathkinness, the wind picture is one of brisk conditions, with moderate winds that may affect exposed locations.

The coming 14 days see the wind pattern for Strathkinness trending towards moderate winds, brisk at times, without reaching any particular extreme. The wind pattern is closely tied to the overall pressure field, which is expected to remain active.

Current Wind

Speed

9.4 km/h

Gusts

12.8 km/h

Direction

WSW
Degrees246°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
32 km/h
WSW
Fri
5 Jun
32 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
28 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
24 km/h
SSW
Mon
8 Jun
35 km/h
SE
Tue
9 Jun
27 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
43 km/h
SE
Thu
11 Jun
32 km/h
SW
Fri
12 Jun
46 km/h
SSW
Sat
13 Jun
18 km/h
SE
Sun
14 Jun
24 km/h
NE
Mon
15 Jun
17 km/h
W
Tue
16 Jun
21 km/h
SSW
Wed
17 Jun
20 km/h
SW

Wind & Gust Trend

Forecast charts summarise likely conditions, but day-to-day outcomes in the UK often depend on how the larger pressure pattern evolves. Use the context links below to interpret the signal more reliably.

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 Strathkinness today?

In Strathkinness today, wind speeds are around 9 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Strathkinness 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 Strathkinness?

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

Why does Strathkinness 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.