Wind forecast Bailieborough today

Wind in Bailieborough right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Bailieborough

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 5 and 28 km/h (3 to 17 mph), mostly from the WSW. The strongest gust is 52 km/h (32 mph) at Mon 11:00. 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 53 km/h (33 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 Bailieborough

Bailieborough, or Coill an Chollaigh, is an inland town in County Cavan, approximately 39 km from the coast. Wind patterns here are influenced by its position within an inland drumlin lakeland. As with much of Ireland, the prevailing winds are from the west and southwest, driven by Atlantic weather systems. While the county experiences mean 10-metre wind speeds generally in the range of 3.5-5.5 m/s, gusts will predictably exceed these average speeds, particularly during frontal systems. The presence of lakes in the county can contribute to fetch, potentially enhancing squalls. The Wind Agent provides current wind data, a 48-hour table, and 7-day gust forecasts to help understand these dynamics.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Bailieborough largely mirrors that of County Cavan. The county is noted as being among the calmest regions in Ireland during summer and autumn. Conversely, the windiest periods typically occur in winter and early spring, when Atlantic frontal systems are more frequent and intense. These systems bring stronger winds and higher gusts across the region. While the general trend is for stronger winds in the colder months, local conditions, including the terrain, can modify these patterns. Monitoring the 7-day gust forecast on The Wind Agent can provide insight into upcoming wind events, especially during these windier seasons.

Exposure and shelter

Bailieborough's location within an inland drumlin lakeland means that exposure to wind can vary significantly over short distances. Open drumlin ridges elsewhere in the county are noted as gust hotspots. While Bailieborough itself is not coastal, the general principle holds that elevated or open areas will experience stronger winds and gusts compared to more sheltered locations. Buildings and local topography can offer shelter, creating areas of reduced wind speed in their lee. Conversely, wind can be channelled or funnelled between structures or through valleys, potentially increasing its speed locally. Understanding the immediate surroundings is key to assessing local wind exposure.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is valuable for several sectors in and around Bailieborough. For agriculture, a key county sector, wind forecasts are critical for timing activities such as spraying and silage, where wind speed and direction directly impact efficiency and effectiveness. Building and roofing work also benefits from knowing wind conditions, particularly for operations at height or when handling large materials. For tourism, another county sector, activities like golf at nearby Headfort Golf Club or Concra Wood Golf Club can be affected by wind. For individuals, understanding wind helps in planning outdoor activities like walking, especially given the county's lakeland environment.

Near Bailieborough

Bailieborough is in Co. Cavan, one of 9 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Ballyhaise (27 km), Dunsany (49 km) and Mullingar (49 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Slieve Rushen Wind Farm, about 57 km away.

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