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Drumfearn Wind Forecast

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Drumfearn Wind Outlook

Across Drumfearn today, a gentle wind is in evidence, a gentle to moderate breeze.

Looking further ahead, the wind regime for Drumfearn remains broadly one of gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption. Winds are expected to vary from day to day through the fortnight.

Current Wind

Speed

18.0 km/h

Gusts

23.7 km/h

Direction

WSW
Degrees242°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
24 km/h
WSW
Fri
5 Jun
31 km/h
SSW
Sat
6 Jun
21 km/h
ESE
Sun
7 Jun
26 km/h
SSE
Mon
8 Jun
13 km/h
NNW
Tue
9 Jun
26 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
18 km/h
NE
Thu
11 Jun
25 km/h
S
Fri
12 Jun
39 km/h
SSE
Sat
13 Jun
30 km/h
SSW
Sun
14 Jun
20 km/h
N
Mon
15 Jun
17 km/h
W
Tue
16 Jun
21 km/h
S
Wed
17 Jun
19 km/h
SSW

Wind & Gust Trend

This page focuses on practical interpretation for Drumfearn. When the guidance becomes mixed, it is usually a regime question first, rather than a single hourly detail.

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 Drumfearn today?

In Drumfearn today, wind speeds are around 18 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Drumfearn 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 Drumfearn?

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

Why does Drumfearn 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.