Wind forecast Ardnacrusha today

Wind in Ardnacrusha right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Ardnacrusha

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 7 and 19 km/h (4 to 12 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 36 km/h (22 mph) at Mon 10:00. 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 Fri 9/10 with gusts to 49 km/h (30 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 25 km/h (16 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Ardnacrusha

Ardnacrusha, known in Irish as Ard na Croise, is situated inland in County Clare, approximately 10 km from the coast. Wind conditions here are influenced by the broader Atlantic weather systems that affect Ireland, though typically with reduced intensity compared to the immediate coastline. While the county's dominant wind direction is from the southwest, local topography around Ardnacrusha will modify this. Gusts, which are sudden increases in wind speed, will generally exceed the mean wind speed. The Wind Agent provides live wind data for Ardnacrusha, alongside a 48-hour table and 7-day gust forecast, offering a precise view of current and anticipated wind conditions for this location.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Ardnacrusha generally follows the county-level trend. Strongest and gustiest conditions are typically observed from November to February, driven by Atlantic depressions. Conversely, the period from June to August tends to be the calmest. While coastal areas of County Clare may experience a sea breeze lifting wind speeds in the afternoons during summer, this effect is less pronounced or absent inland in Ardnacrusha due to its distance from the coast. Coastal stations and offshore buoys elsewhere in the county often register changes in wind patterns several hours before inland locations, serving as an early indicator for approaching weather fronts.

Exposure and shelter

As an inland location, Ardnacrusha benefits from some shelter compared to the exposed Atlantic coastline of County Clare. The general county-level observation is that mean 10 m wind speeds fall from approximately 6.5-8.5 m/s on the coast to about 5-7 m/s a few kilometres inland. Specific local terrain, such as buildings or other obstructions, will further influence wind patterns at ground level, creating areas of shelter on their lee side where wind speeds are reduced. Conversely, open areas within Ardnacrusha will experience more direct exposure to the prevailing winds. The absence of a direct coastal exposure means that Ardnacrusha does not experience the full force of westerly winds as seen on the county's western edge.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Wind forecasts are valuable for several activities in Ardnacrusha and the surrounding area. For agriculture, which is a significant sector in County Clare, wind data assists in timing operations such as spraying and silage. Building and roofing work requires awareness of wind strength for safety and material handling. While Ardnacrusha is not coastal, walking and general outdoor activities are affected by wind, particularly due to wind chill. The nearby Thomond Park stadium and Castletroy Golf Club would also consider wind conditions for events and play. The wind energy sector in County Clare also monitors wind patterns, with the nearest wind farm being Derrybrien Wind Farm.

Near Ardnacrusha

Ardnacrusha is in Co. Clare, one of 9 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Shannon Airport (21 km), Shannon Airport EINN (METAR) (21 km) and Gurteen (56 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Derrybrien Wind Farm, about 41 km away.

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