Wind forecast Armagh today

Wind in Armagh right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Armagh

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 0 and 23 km/h (0 to 14 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 46 km/h (29 mph) at Sun 16:00. 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 Sat 10/10 with gusts to 48 km/h (30 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 19 km/h (12 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Armagh

Armagh, or Ard Mhacha, is situated inland in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. As with much of Ireland, the prevailing winds are from the west and southwest, bringing weather systems from the Atlantic. While inland locations generally experience less wind than coastal areas, the county's mean 10 m wind speed is approximately 3.5-5.5 m/s. Gusts will typically exceed the mean wind speed, particularly during the passage of frontal systems. The wind here can be influenced by local topography, even in an inland setting. The Wind Agent provides precise, up-to-date wind data for Armagh, showing current conditions, a 48-hour table, and 7-day gust trends, which is particularly useful for understanding local wind behaviour.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Armagh generally follows that of inland Ulster. Winter and early spring typically experience the strongest winds, as Atlantic depressions frequently cross the region, bringing higher mean wind speeds and more pronounced gusts. Conversely, summer and autumn are generally calmer periods. While a sea breeze effect is possible in summer afternoons in coastal areas, Armagh's inland location, approximately 38 km from the coast, means this phenomenon is unlikely to be a significant factor here. The county notes indicate that the calmest periods are in summer and autumn, with the windiest spells in winter and early spring.

Exposure and shelter

Armagh is an inland town, and its exposure to wind is influenced by the surrounding landscape. County Armagh is described as an inland county with open drumlin farmland, which offers limited natural shelter in many areas. While there are hills elsewhere in the county, such as the Ring of Gullion and Slieve Gullion, these are not immediately adjacent to Armagh town. Local buildings and trees will provide some shelter, creating localised areas of reduced wind speed, particularly in their lee. However, open spaces within and around the town will be more exposed to the general wind flow. Gusts can be stronger over open ridges, as noted for the county.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is valuable for several sectors in Armagh. For the agri-food sector and apple growing, wind speeds are crucial for spraying operations, ensuring effective application and preventing drift. Strong winds can also affect silage timing and the structural integrity of farm buildings. Logistics operations, a key economic sector, benefit from wind data for planning routes and securing loads. For general farming activities, understanding wind conditions aids in daily decision-making. Building and roofing work also requires wind awareness, as high winds can pose risks to materials and personnel. For individuals, wind forecasts are useful for outdoor activities like walking or for assessing wind chill.

Near Armagh

Armagh is in Co. Armagh, one of 8 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Belfast International Airport EGAA (METAR) (45 km), Ballyhaise (54 km) and George Best Belfast City Airport EGAC (METAR) (59 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Bessy Bell Wind Farm, about 55 km away.

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