Wind forecast Ashford today

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Meteogram and wind rose for Ashford

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 3 and 22 km/h (2 to 14 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 43 km/h (27 mph) at Mon 14:00. 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 54 km/h (34 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 32 km/h (20 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Ashford

Ashford, or Ath na Fuinseoige, is situated inland in County Wicklow, approximately 4 km from the coast. As with much of Ireland, Ashford experiences prevailing westerly winds. These winds are often associated with Atlantic depressions, which can bring strong winds and gusts. Gusts are transient increases in wind speed and will always exceed the mean wind speed. While coastal areas in County Wicklow generally experience mean 10 m wind speeds of around 4.5-6 m/s, inland areas like Ashford typically see slightly lower speeds, approximately 3.5-5 m/s. Wind speeds generally increase with height, so measurements at 10 metres will typically be lower than those at 80 metres or 120 metres above ground level, which are relevant for wind energy assessments.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Ashford broadly follows that of County Wicklow. Winter typically brings the strongest winds, often in the form of westerly gales. While the east coast of Ireland can be partly sheltered from these, Ashford, being inland, will still feel their effects. Spring can see an increase in easterly winds, a distinctive Irish Sea pattern. During summer afternoons, a sea breeze can develop near the coast, potentially adding 2-4 m/s to wind speeds and shifting the wind direction onshore. While Ashford is 4 km inland, it may still experience some influence from this coastal phenomenon, though typically less pronounced than directly on the shoreline.

Exposure and shelter

Ashford's inland location provides some degree of shelter compared to exposed coastal sites. The surrounding terrain can influence local wind patterns, with hills or other topographical features potentially creating areas of shelter or funnelling effects that can locally increase wind speeds. Buildings and other structures within the town will also create localised shelter in their lee. While the county notes mention gust hotspots like Sally Gap and Wicklow Gap, these are elsewhere in the county and do not directly describe Ashford's immediate exposure. General exposure to prevailing westerly winds is expected, but local conditions will modulate this.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Wind forecasts are valuable for several sectors in County Wicklow, including those relevant to Ashford. For agriculture and forestry, understanding wind speed and direction is crucial for tasks like spraying, silage timing, and managing tree felling. The county's tourism sector, including activities such as golf at nearby Druids Glen Golf Resort, benefits from wind information for planning outdoor activities. Building and roofing work in Ashford requires accurate wind data for operational planning and safety. Although Ashford is inland, its proximity to Wicklow Harbour means that marine users may consult forecasts for sea conditions. Wind energy is also a sector in the county, with Raheenleagh Wind Farm approximately 27 km away.

Near Ashford

Ashford is in Co. Wicklow, one of 14 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Casement (40 km), Phoenix Park (42 km) and Weston Airport EIWT (METAR) (46 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Raheenleagh Wind Farm, about 27 km away.

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