Wind forecast Ardee today

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Meteogram and wind rose for Ardee

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 4 and 27 km/h (2 to 17 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 52 km/h (32 mph) at Mon 12:00. Speeds are in km/h with miles per hour underneath. Direction is where the wind comes from.

Seven-day gust outlook

The windiest day of the week is Mon 5/10 with gusts to 52 km/h (32 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 18 km/h (11 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Ardee

Ardee, or Baile Átha Fhirdhia, is located in County Louth, approximately 12 km from the coast. As an inland location, Ardee generally experiences less wind than coastal areas of the county. The county's dominant wind direction is from the southwest. Wind speeds typically vary, with gusts often exceeding the mean wind speed. While coastal areas of Louth might see mean 10-meter wind speeds of 4.5-6 m/s, inland areas like Ardee are more likely to experience speeds around 3.5-5 m/s, based on approximate county-level data. The Wind Agent provides current wind conditions, a 48-hour table, and 7-day gust forecasts to help understand these patterns in detail.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Ardee largely follows general Irish meteorological trends. Winter typically brings the strongest winds, often associated with westerly gales from Atlantic depressions. However, as an east coast location, Ardee may experience some shelter from these westerly systems compared to the exposed west coast. Spring can see easterly winds, which are a distinctive pattern for the Irish Sea. During summer afternoons, a sea breeze can develop. This phenomenon, if it reaches inland to Ardee, could add 2-4 m/s to the wind speed and shift the wind direction towards onshore. The 7-day gust forecast can indicate upcoming changes in these seasonal patterns.

Exposure and shelter

Ardee's inland location provides some shelter compared to the more exposed coastal areas of County Louth. Wind exposure is influenced by local topography and obstructions. While the county has features like the Cooley mountains elsewhere, Ardee itself is not directly adjacent to such terrain. Buildings and other structures within the town can create localised areas of shelter or funnelling, affecting wind flow at ground level. Gusts are a common feature of wind in Ireland and can be significantly higher than the mean wind speed, even in sheltered locations. The Wind Agent's data allows for monitoring of both mean wind speeds and gust magnitudes, providing a more complete picture of local wind conditions.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Understanding wind conditions is relevant for several activities in Ardee. For the agriculture sector, which is important in County Louth, wind forecasts are crucial for planning activities such as spraying and silage timing. Strong winds can also affect building and roofing maintenance. For individuals engaged in walking or other outdoor pursuits, knowing the wind speed and direction, especially gust potential and wind chill, can inform planning. The nearby Slane Castle Estate and Boyne Valley Tillage, both within approximately 18 km, also share similar wind considerations for their operations. The Wind Agent provides data relevant to these local applications.

Near Ardee

Ardee is in Co. Louth, one of 10 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Dunsany (39 km), Dublin Airport (52 km) and Dublin Airport EIDW (METAR) (52 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Mountlucas Wind Farm, about 79 km away.

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