Wind forecast Ballyconnell today

Wind in Ballyconnell right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Ballyconnell

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 1 and 24 km/h (1 to 15 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 45 km/h (28 mph) at Mon 03:00. 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 47 km/h (29 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 Ballyconnell

Ballyconnell, or Béal Átha Conaill, is situated in County Cavan, an inland county. The prevailing winds across Ireland are from the west and southwest, influenced by Atlantic depressions. Wind speeds in Ballyconnell will vary, typically showing a mean wind speed and higher gusts. Gusts are transient increases in wind speed, often significantly exceeding the mean, and can be influenced by local topography. While the county's mean 10 m wind is roughly 3.5-5.5 m/s, gusts will be higher. As an inland location, Ballyconnell experiences less direct exposure to strong coastal winds, but frontal systems can bring significant wind events. The nearest wind farm is Slieve Rushen Wind Farm, approximately 12 km away, indicating areas of suitable wind resource in the vicinity.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Ballyconnell generally follows that of County Cavan. The county experiences its calmest periods in summer and autumn. The windiest spells are typically observed in winter and early spring, when frontal systems frequently cross the country. These systems bring stronger winds and higher gusts. While the county's overall wind climate is influenced by its inland, drumlin lakeland character, the general seasonal trends of stronger winds in the colder months and calmer conditions in warmer months are consistent. The absence of a direct coastline means Ballyconnell does not experience sea breezes, which can influence coastal wind patterns during summer afternoons.

Exposure and shelter

Ballyconnell is located in an inland drumlin lakeland county. This type of terrain, characterised by rolling hills and numerous lakes, can create varied wind conditions. While the town itself may offer some shelter from buildings and local undulations, open areas will be more exposed. The county's wind climate notes indicate that open drumlin ridges elsewhere in the county can experience strong gusts. Lakes can also add fetch for squalls, potentially influencing local wind conditions. Ballyconnell is approximately 59 km from the coast, meaning it is largely sheltered from direct coastal exposure. However, wind funnelling can occur in valleys or between structures, potentially increasing local wind speeds in specific areas.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is valuable for several activities in and around Ballyconnell. For agriculture and food processing, wind data assists with planning spraying, silage timing, and managing livestock exposure. Manufacturing operations may consider wind for outdoor work or material handling. Tourism, including golf at nearby Slieve Russell Golf Club, benefits from wind information for planning outdoor activities. Building and roofing work requires wind data for safety and operational efficiency. For general outdoor pursuits such as walking, understanding wind speed and direction, particularly gust potential and wind chill, is important for comfort and planning. The nearest observing stations at Ballyhaise, Mt Dillon, and Markree provide regional data, but local conditions can vary.

Near Ballyconnell

Ballyconnell is in Co. Cavan, one of 9 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Ballyhaise (19 km), Mt Dillon (50 km) and Markree (58 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Slieve Rushen Wind Farm, about 12 km away.

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