Scotland

Birnam Wind Forecast

Perth and Kinross — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Birnam Wind Outlook

Across Birnam today, a moderate breeze is in place, a noticeable but unthreatening breeze.

For the period ahead, winds in Birnam are likely to remain generally gentle and 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

5.0 km/h

Gusts

6.0 km/h

Direction

W
Degrees263°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
21 km/h
W
Fri
5 Jun
18 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
22 km/h
ESE
Sun
7 Jun
25 km/h
SSW
Mon
8 Jun
27 km/h
ESE
Tue
9 Jun
22 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
16 km/h
ESE
Thu
11 Jun
19 km/h
SSW
Fri
12 Jun
27 km/h
S
Sat
13 Jun
11 km/h
S
Sun
14 Jun
14 km/h
N
Mon
15 Jun
11 km/h
W
Tue
16 Jun
9 km/h
S
Wed
17 Jun
14 km/h
SW

Wind & Gust Trend

For Birnam, 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 Birnam today?

In Birnam 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 Birnam 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 Birnam?

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

Why does Birnam 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.