Scotland

Ferness Wind Forecast

Highland — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Ferness Wind Outlook

Today in Ferness, expect noticeable winds with a noticeable but unthreatening breeze through the day.

Looking at the fortnight as a whole, Ferness is in for gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption. The overall wind character looks set to remain variable rather than establishing a single steady direction.

Current Wind

Speed

8.6 km/h

Gusts

12.8 km/h

Direction

W
Degrees258°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
24 km/h
WSW
Fri
5 Jun
27 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
18 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
22 km/h
SSW
Mon
8 Jun
10 km/h
NW
Tue
9 Jun
26 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
18 km/h
SW
Thu
11 Jun
16 km/h
ESE
Fri
12 Jun
18 km/h
SW
Sat
13 Jun
28 km/h
SSW
Sun
14 Jun
13 km/h
ESE
Mon
15 Jun
9 km/h
NNE
Tue
16 Jun
28 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
14 km/h
E

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 Ferness today?

In Ferness 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 Ferness 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 Ferness?

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

Why does Ferness 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.