Wind forecast Athenry today

Wind in Athenry right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Athenry

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 7 and 23 km/h (4 to 14 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 43 km/h (27 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 Fri 9/10 with gusts to 57 km/h (35 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 23 km/h (14 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Athenry

Athenry, or Baile Átha an Rí, is situated inland in County Galway. The prevailing winds across Ireland are from the west and southwest, influenced by the Atlantic Ocean. While Athenry is 13 km from the coast, it still experiences these general patterns. Wind speeds are typically lower inland compared to coastal areas. Gusts, which are sudden increases in wind speed, will always exceed the mean wind speed and can be a significant factor even in sheltered locations. The live data for Athenry provides current wind conditions, a 48-hour table for short-term planning, and 7-day gust information to help anticipate stronger wind events.

Seasonal pattern

Across County Galway, the strongest and gustiest winds are generally observed from November to February, driven by Atlantic depressions. The period from June to August typically experiences the lightest winds. While sea breezes can lift afternoon winds on coasts during summer, Athenry's inland location means this effect is less pronounced. Coastal stations and offshore buoys elsewhere in the county can provide an early indication of approaching fronts, often leading inland conditions by several hours. This broad seasonal pattern influences the wind conditions experienced in Athenry throughout the year.

Exposure and shelter

As an inland town, Athenry benefits from some shelter compared to the exposed Atlantic coastline of County Galway. The county's coastal mean 10 m wind is roughly 6.5-8.5 m/s, falling to approximately 5-7 m/s a few kilometres inland. While the town itself is relatively flat, local terrain and structures can create localised funnelling effects or provide shelter. Buildings and other features can reduce wind speeds immediately downwind. While extreme gust hotspots like Slyne Head and Mace Head are located elsewhere in the county, Athenry will still experience gusts, particularly during periods of strong regional winds.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Understanding wind conditions is important for several activities in and around Athenry. For farming, wind data helps in timing activities such as spraying and silage, ensuring efficiency and avoiding drift. Building and roofing work requires knowledge of wind speeds to ensure safety and proper installation. For those involved in tourism or attending festivals and events elsewhere in the county, wind information can influence outdoor plans. While Athenry is not coastal, general outdoor activities like walking can be impacted by wind chill, especially in stronger winds. The nearest wind farm, Derrybrien Wind Farm, approximately 26 km away, highlights the region's suitability for wind energy.

Near Athenry

Athenry is in Co. Galway, one of 14 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Athenry (3 km), Claremorris (49 km) and Gurteen (56 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Derrybrien Wind Farm, about 26 km away.

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