Scotland

Achfary Wind Forecast

Highland — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Achfary Wind Outlook

Achfary today sees moderate conditions, a gentle to moderate breeze.

Looking further ahead, the wind regime for Achfary remains broadly one of gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption. Gusts may exceed sustained speeds on some days, particularly across higher ground and exposed coasts.

Current Wind

Speed

9.4 km/h

Gusts

12.6 km/h

Direction

W
Degrees263°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
13 km/h
W
Fri
5 Jun
30 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
24 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
23 km/h
S
Mon
8 Jun
15 km/h
N
Tue
9 Jun
31 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
17 km/h
ESE
Thu
11 Jun
34 km/h
SW
Fri
12 Jun
43 km/h
SE
Sat
13 Jun
31 km/h
SW
Sun
14 Jun
17 km/h
WSW
Mon
15 Jun
26 km/h
W
Tue
16 Jun
17 km/h
S
Wed
17 Jun
9 km/h
WSW

Wind & Gust Trend

Across Scotland, local effects can shift outcomes even when the national pattern is similar. Coastal exposure, terrain, and airflow direction often explain the difference between a near-miss and a wet day.

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 Achfary today?

In Achfary 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 Achfary 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 Achfary?

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

Why does Achfary 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.