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Caldercruix Wind Forecast

North Lanarkshire — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Caldercruix Wind Outlook

Caldercruix is experiencing gentle winds today, enough wind to rustle leaves but nothing problematic.

Looking ahead over the next 14 days, the wind pattern for Caldercruix suggests gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption. The wind pattern is closely tied to the overall pressure field, which is expected to remain active.

Current Wind

Speed

5.4 km/h

Gusts

8.0 km/h

Direction

SSE
Degrees159°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
27 km/h
WNW
Fri
5 Jun
27 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
22 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
28 km/h
SW
Mon
8 Jun
30 km/h
ESE
Tue
9 Jun
21 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
38 km/h
SW
Thu
11 Jun
28 km/h
WSW
Fri
12 Jun
12 km/h
SW
Sat
13 Jun
19 km/h
SSW
Sun
14 Jun
22 km/h
SSW
Mon
15 Jun
17 km/h
WSW
Tue
16 Jun
35 km/h
SW
Wed
17 Jun
8 km/h
NNE

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 Caldercruix today?

In Caldercruix today, wind speeds are around 5 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Caldercruix 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 Caldercruix?

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

Why does Caldercruix 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.