How the kite score works
Every forecast is scored 0–100 from four weather factors, then turned into a plain verdict: YES 🪁, EH… or NOPE.
The methodThe four factors
- Wind (largest share) — how well the sustained wind fits the 8–25 mph sweet spot. Below ~4 mph or above ~31 mph and it scores zero.
- Gusts — rough gusts are what break kites. Steady wind scores full marks; gusts over ~31 mph tank the score.
- Rain — a wet kite is heavy, sluggish and no fun. Over ~60% rain probability and the score dives.
- Temperature — a small weight for comfort: frozen fingers and 40°C heat both count against a good outing.
From score to verdict
- 75+ — YES 🪁. Excellent conditions, get the kite out.
- 50–74 — EH…. Flyable but check the best window and the forecast.
- Under 50 — NOPE. The kite stays in the cupboard.
A thunderstorm caps the score hard — lightning plus wet kite lines is never worth it.
See it live
The hourly timeline on the forecast shows every hour of the next two days colour-coded by score, with the longest run of good wind picked out as your best window. Open the forecast for your location.
Frequently asked questions
What does the kite score mean?
It's a 0–100 number rating how good conditions are for flying a kite, built from four weather factors and turned into a yes, eh or nope verdict.
What is a good kite score?
75+ is excellent — get the kite out. 50–74 is flyable but check the best window. Under 50 is a no-go.
How is the kite score calculated?
Wind is the largest factor, then gusts, then rain, then temperature. Each is scored and weighted into a single number.
Why is my kite score low when the sun is out?
Wind matters far more than sunshine. Calm air or heavy gusts will tank the score even on a perfect sunny day.