Wind forecast Ballybay today

Wind in Ballybay right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Ballybay

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 2 and 24 km/h (1 to 15 mph), mostly from the WSW. The strongest gust is 44 km/h (27 mph) at Sun 21:00. 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 20 km/h (12 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Ballybay

Ballybay, or Béal Átha na Beithe, is an inland town in County Monaghan. As with much of Ireland, the prevailing winds are from the westerly quarter, driven by Atlantic weather systems. Wind speeds in Ballybay will typically be lower than those experienced on exposed coastal areas, due to its inland location approximately 37 km from the coast. Gusts, which are sudden, brief increases in wind speed, will always exceed the mean wind speed. These are particularly relevant for activities sensitive to sudden wind changes. The Wind Agent provides current wind conditions, a 48-hour table, and 7-day gust data to assist with planning and understanding the local wind environment.

Seasonal pattern

County Monaghan generally experiences its calmest wind conditions during the summer and autumn months. The windiest periods typically occur in winter and early spring, as frontal systems from the Atlantic cross the country. While Ballybay is sheltered compared to exposed areas, these seasonal patterns will still influence local wind conditions. Mean 10-meter wind speeds across the county are roughly 3.5 to 5.5 metres per second, with higher values on more exposed hills elsewhere in the county. Understanding these seasonal variations is key for planning outdoor activities and operations in Ballybay.

Exposure and shelter

Ballybay is situated in an inland drumlin county, characterised by small lakes and sheltered fields. This topography generally offers more shelter from the wind compared to exposed coastal or elevated areas. While the county's dominant wind direction is from the southwest, local terrain features, including buildings and small hills, can create both shelter and funnelling effects. Shelter can significantly reduce wind speeds at ground level, while funnelling can locally increase them. The Wind Agent measures actual conditions, providing a precise understanding of the wind's behaviour in Ballybay, accounting for these local effects.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is valuable for several activities in Ballybay. For the agri-food sector, particularly mushroom production, controlling environmental conditions can be important. Farmers benefit from wind data for tasks such as spraying and timing silage cuts, where wind speed and direction affect efficacy and drift. The manufacturing sector may consider wind conditions for certain operations. For tourism, including golf at nearby Concra Wood Golf Club, wind can impact play and comfort. General building and roofing work, as well as outdoor recreational activities like walking, also benefit from understanding local wind patterns to ensure efficiency and comfort.

Near Ballybay

Ballybay is in Co. Monaghan, one of 5 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Ballyhaise (28 km), Dunsany (69 km) and Mullingar (72 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Slieve Rushen Wind Farm, about 53 km away.

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