Wales

Velindre Wind Forecast

Powys — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Velindre Wind Outlook

Velindre today carries moderate wind conditions — a steady, purposeful breeze.

Across the next fortnight, the wind story for Velindre is one of moderate winds, brisk at times, without reaching any particular extreme. The wind pattern is closely tied to the overall pressure field, which is expected to remain active.

Current Wind

Speed

23.4 km/h

Gusts

42.7 km/h

Direction

WSW
Degrees237°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
36 km/h
WNW
Fri
5 Jun
27 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
32 km/h
SSE
Sun
7 Jun
26 km/h
SW
Mon
8 Jun
41 km/h
WSW
Tue
9 Jun
30 km/h
WSW
Wed
10 Jun
35 km/h
SSW
Thu
11 Jun
17 km/h
S
Fri
12 Jun
30 km/h
WSW
Sat
13 Jun
24 km/h
SSE
Sun
14 Jun
32 km/h
WNW
Mon
15 Jun
22 km/h
WNW
Tue
16 Jun
19 km/h
SSW
Wed
17 Jun
15 km/h
S

Wind & Gust Trend

To plan confidently, separate what is likely from what is uncertain. Use the supporting guides to understand why the outlook is behaving the way it is for Velindre.

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 Velindre today?

In Velindre today, wind speeds are around 23 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Velindre 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 Velindre?

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

Why does Velindre 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.