Wind forecast Ballivor today

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Meteogram and wind rose for Ballivor

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 6 and 25 km/h (4 to 16 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 46 km/h (29 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 50 km/h (31 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 21 km/h (13 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Ballivor

Ballivor, or Baile Íomhair, is located inland in County Meath, which typically experiences lower wind speeds compared to coastal areas. County Meath generally sees coastal mean 10 m wind speeds of roughly 4.5-6 m/s, with inland areas like Ballivor closer to 3.5-5 m/s, based on approximate ERA5-like data. Wind conditions in Ballivor are influenced by its position within the low-lying farmland of the county. Gusts will typically exceed the mean wind speed, particularly during stronger wind events. The prevailing wind direction in County Meath is from the southwest, which will often be reflected in Ballivor's wind patterns. The nearest observing stations providing measured data are Dunsany, approximately 20 km away, and Mullingar, about 26 km distant.

Seasonal pattern

Winter generally brings westerly gales across Ireland, and while Ballivor is inland, it will experience these stronger wind events. The east coast of County Meath offers some shelter during these times, but Ballivor's inland location means it is less directly affected by this coastal sheltering. Spring can see easterly winds, which are part of the distinctive Irish Sea patterns. During summer afternoons, a sea breeze can develop along the coast of County Meath, potentially adding 2-4 m/s to wind speeds and shifting the wind direction onshore. However, due to Ballivor's distance from the coast, this sea breeze effect is likely to be significantly diminished or absent here.

Exposure and shelter

Ballivor is situated in an inland area of County Meath, approximately 50 km from the coast. This distance means it is generally more sheltered than coastal locations in the county. The low-lying farmland terrain around Ballivor provides limited natural shelter from wind. While County Meath has a short east coast, and areas like the open Boyne plain and Hill of Tara are noted for strong gusts elsewhere in the county, Ballivor's specific local topography will determine its immediate exposure. Buildings and local tree lines can offer localised shelter, creating areas of reduced wind speed in their lee. Conversely, funnelling effects between structures or natural features can locally increase wind speeds.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind forecasts are valuable for several activities in Ballivor. For agriculture, which is a key sector in County Meath, wind speed and direction are critical for timing spraying operations to minimise drift and for assessing conditions for silage. Building and roofing work requires an understanding of wind conditions for safety and material handling. For horse racing, a significant sector in the county with venues like Navan Racecourse and Fairyhouse Racecourse nearby, wind can affect race conditions. For general outdoor activities such as walking, understanding wind chill and gust potential is important. For the logistics sector, wind can impact transport and outdoor operations.

Near Ballivor

Ballivor is in Co. Meath, one of 17 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Dunsany (20 km), Mullingar (26 km) and Weston Airport EIWT (METAR) (37 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Mountlucas Wind Farm, about 34 km away.

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