Scotland

Achriesgill Wind Forecast

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Achriesgill Wind Outlook

A still wind characterises Achriesgill today, with barely a breath of wind.

A pattern of calm and largely still conditions through much of the fortnight is expected across Achriesgill over coming days. Changes in pressure pattern may lead to a temporary strengthening of winds mid-period.

Current Wind

Speed

15.5 km/h

Gusts

18.6 km/h

Direction

WSW
Degrees257°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
16 km/h
WSW
Fri
5 Jun
31 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
28 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
25 km/h
S
Mon
8 Jun
18 km/h
NNE
Tue
9 Jun
31 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
18 km/h
ESE
Thu
11 Jun
37 km/h
SW
Fri
12 Jun
48 km/h
SE
Sat
13 Jun
36 km/h
SW
Sun
14 Jun
18 km/h
SW
Mon
15 Jun
27 km/h
W
Tue
16 Jun
19 km/h
S
Wed
17 Jun
12 km/h
WSW

Wind & Gust Trend

For Achriesgill, the forecast is best read as a combination of short-range detail and broader regime. The first few days carry the highest timing confidence, while later periods describe direction and pattern.

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 Achriesgill today?

In Achriesgill today, wind speeds are around 16 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Achriesgill 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 Achriesgill?

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

Why does Achriesgill 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.