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Port Appin Wind Forecast

Highland — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Port Appin Wind Outlook

Port Appin today carries slight wind conditions — a gentle airflow.

The forecast for winds in Port Appin over the next 14 days centres on light and broadly undemanding winds for most of the period. Winds are expected to vary from day to day through the fortnight.

Current Wind

Speed

9.4 km/h

Gusts

13.3 km/h

Direction

W
Degrees261°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
17 km/h
W
Fri
5 Jun
19 km/h
SW
Sat
6 Jun
14 km/h
ESE
Sun
7 Jun
12 km/h
SE
Mon
8 Jun
14 km/h
WNW
Tue
9 Jun
21 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
16 km/h
ENE
Thu
11 Jun
13 km/h
S
Fri
12 Jun
23 km/h
S
Sat
13 Jun
10 km/h
S
Sun
14 Jun
18 km/h
SW
Mon
15 Jun
11 km/h
WNW
Tue
16 Jun
9 km/h
SSE
Wed
17 Jun
10 km/h
SSW

Wind & Gust Trend

This page focuses on practical interpretation for Port Appin. 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 Port Appin today?

In Port Appin 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 Port Appin 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 Port Appin?

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

Why does Port Appin 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.