Wind Speed Tools
Beaufort Scale
Light Breeze (Beaufort 2)
Wind classification based on speed

Beaufort Scale Chart

0
Calm
0–1 mph
1
Light Air
1–3 mph
2
Light Breeze
4–7 mph
3
Gentle Breeze
8–12 mph
4
Moderate Breeze
13–18 mph
5
Fresh Breeze
19–24 mph
6
Strong Breeze
25–31 mph
7
Near Gale
32–38 mph
8
Gale
39–46 mph
9
Strong Gale
47–54 mph
10
Storm
55–63 mph
11
Violent Storm
64–72 mph
12
Hurricane Force
73+ mph

What These Wind Speeds Feel Like

Light breeze – Leaves move, wind felt on face
Moderate breeze – Small branches sway
Strong breeze – Walking becomes difficult
Gale – Trees bend, structural damage possible

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About the Beaufort Scale

The Beaufort scale is a standardized system used to estimate wind speed based on observed conditions at sea or on land. It ranges from 0 (calm) to 12 (hurricane force).

Originally developed for maritime use, the scale is now widely used in weather reporting to describe wind intensity in a simple and intuitive way.