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Pen-y-cae Wind Forecast

Wrexham — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Pen-y-cae Wind Outlook

In Pen-y-cae today, the wind is gentle; a gentle to moderate breeze.

The 14-day wind outlook for Pen-y-cae points towards gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption as the dominant pattern. Winds will be most noticeable when funnelled through valleys or around urban areas.

Current Wind

Speed

23.4 km/h

Gusts

26.9 km/h

Direction

WSW
Degrees251°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Thu
4 Jun
30 km/h
WSW
Fri
5 Jun
23 km/h
WSW
Sat
6 Jun
30 km/h
SE
Sun
7 Jun
26 km/h
WSW
Mon
8 Jun
31 km/h
S
Tue
9 Jun
25 km/h
SW
Wed
10 Jun
29 km/h
SW
Thu
11 Jun
15 km/h
NW
Fri
12 Jun
16 km/h
SE
Sat
13 Jun
17 km/h
SE
Sun
14 Jun
14 km/h
S
Mon
15 Jun
13 km/h
NNW
Tue
16 Jun
21 km/h
WSW
Wed
17 Jun
21 km/h
N

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 Pen-y-cae today?

In Pen-y-cae 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 Pen-y-cae 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 Pen-y-cae?

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

Why does Pen-y-cae 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.