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Porthyrhyd Wind Forecast

Carmarthenshire — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Porthyrhyd Wind Outlook

In Porthyrhyd today, the wind is very light; largely still conditions.

A pattern of calm and largely still conditions through much of the fortnight is expected across Porthyrhyd over coming days. The overall wind character looks set to remain variable rather than establishing a single steady direction.

Current Wind

Speed

32.4 km/h

Gusts

44.0 km/h

Direction

W
Degrees266°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
40 km/h
W
Fri
5 Jun
27 km/h
SSW
Sat
6 Jun
41 km/h
SSW
Sun
7 Jun
38 km/h
SSW
Mon
8 Jun
38 km/h
NW
Tue
9 Jun
31 km/h
SW
Wed
10 Jun
32 km/h
SW
Thu
11 Jun
11 km/h
WNW
Fri
12 Jun
15 km/h
SE
Sat
13 Jun
22 km/h
ESE
Sun
14 Jun
17 km/h
SW
Mon
15 Jun
11 km/h
NW
Tue
16 Jun
15 km/h
WSW
Wed
17 Jun
23 km/h
WSW

Wind & Gust Trend

For Porthyrhyd, 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 Porthyrhyd today?

In Porthyrhyd today, wind speeds are around 32 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Porthyrhyd 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 Porthyrhyd?

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

Why does Porthyrhyd 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.