Wind forecast Ballina today

Wind in Ballina right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Ballina

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 5 and 17 km/h (3 to 11 mph), mostly from the SSW. The strongest gust is 33 km/h (21 mph) at Mon 12:00. 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 55 km/h (34 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 29 km/h (18 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Ballina

Ballina, or Béal an Átha, is situated in County Tipperary, an inland county approximately 26 km from the coast. Wind patterns here are primarily influenced by its position within Ireland, where prevailing winds are generally from the west and south-west, driven by Atlantic depressions. While the mean wind speed across County Tipperary is roughly 3.5-5.5 m/s at 10 m height, gusts will typically exceed this mean, particularly during frontal systems. The wind can be a significant factor for various activities, and understanding its behaviour, including both mean speeds and stronger gusts, is important for those in the area. The Wind Agent provides current observations, a 48-hour table, and 7-day gust data to assist with this understanding.

Seasonal pattern

County Tipperary, where Ballina is located, experiences its calmest wind conditions during the summer and autumn months. The windiest periods typically occur in winter and early spring, coinciding with the passage of frontal systems across Ireland. While the county is inland, areas of open land and higher ground elsewhere in the county can experience stronger gusts during these windier spells. As with much of Ireland, the influence of Atlantic weather systems means that even during calmer seasons, periods of stronger winds and gusts can occur, requiring attention to current conditions.

Exposure and shelter

Ballina's inland location means it is generally less exposed to wind than coastal areas. However, as part of County Tipperary, it can still experience significant wind. The county notes indicate that elsewhere in the county, Lough Derg can give rise to squalls. While Ballina is not directly on the coast, its proximity to Lough Derg (approximately 18 km to Lough Derg Dromineer) suggests that local topography and the presence of open water bodies can influence wind channelling and localised gusts. Buildings and local terrain can provide shelter, but open areas will be more exposed to the prevailing winds.

Local uses of the wind forecast

The wind forecast is relevant for several activities in and around Ballina. For the agri-food and dairy sectors, and horse breeding, wind conditions affect tasks such as spraying, silage timing, and animal welfare. Rural tourism and sport, including golf at Castletroy Golf Club (approximately 17 km away), are also impacted by wind, influencing comfort and playability. For those involved in building and roofing, understanding wind speed and gusts is important for operational planning. Water-based activities like windsurfing at Lough Derg Windsurf (approximately 18 km away) are directly dependent on wind conditions.

Near Ballina

Ballina is in Co. Tipperary, one of 12 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Shannon Airport EINN (METAR) (35 km), Shannon Airport (35 km) and Gurteen (39 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Derrybrien Wind Farm, about 32 km away.

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