Wind forecast Ballyhaunis today

Wind in Ballyhaunis right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Ballyhaunis

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 5 and 24 km/h (3 to 15 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 44 km/h (27 mph) at Sun 15:00. 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 25 km/h (16 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Ballyhaunis

Ballyhaunis, or Béal Átha hAmhnais, is situated in County Mayo, approximately 49 km inland. Wind patterns here are influenced by its position within Connacht, an Atlantic province. While the county experiences significant coastal exposure, Ballyhaunis itself is sheltered from the immediate effects of the ocean. Winds predominantly arrive from the south-west, consistent with the prevailing Atlantic flow across Ireland. Gusts will typically exceed the mean wind speed, particularly during periods of stronger winds. The live data displayed for Ballyhaunis provides current wind conditions, a 48-hour table of expected changes, and a 7-day overview of gust patterns, offering a comprehensive view of the local wind climate.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Ballyhaunis generally follows that of County Mayo, with the strongest and gustiest conditions typically occurring from November to February. This period is associated with the passage of Atlantic depressions. Conversely, the lightest winds are usually observed from June to August. While coastal areas of Mayo may experience a sea breeze lifting afternoon winds during summer, Ballyhaunis's inland location means this effect is less pronounced here. The county-level mean 10 m wind speed, which is approximately 6.5-8.5 m/s along the coast, falls to about 5-7 m/s a few kilometres inland, providing a general indication for Ballyhaunis.

Exposure and shelter

As an inland town, Ballyhaunis is more sheltered than the highly exposed coastal areas of County Mayo. The county's Atlantic coastline, including areas like Achill and the Mullet peninsula, experiences some of the most exposed conditions in Europe. While Ballyhaunis does not share this direct coastal exposure, it remains subject to the broader synoptic wind patterns affecting the west of Ireland. Local topography, even minor variations, can create areas of shelter or funnelling, influencing wind speeds at ground level. Buildings within the town will also provide shelter immediately downwind. Wind speeds at higher altitudes, such as 80 m or 120 m, will generally be stronger and less affected by ground-level obstructions than those measured at 10 m.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is valuable for several activities in Ballyhaunis. For agriculture, a significant sector in County Mayo, wind data is crucial for timing operations such as spraying and silage. Strong winds can also impact building and roofing work, requiring careful planning. While not directly coastal, the general farming community benefits from understanding wind direction and strength. For those involved in aviation at Ireland West Airport Knock, approximately 16 km away, detailed wind forecasts are essential for flight operations. The tourism sector, also present in the county, relies on wind information for outdoor activities, even if Ballyhaunis itself is not a coastal destination for water sports.

Near Ballyhaunis

Ballyhaunis is in Co. Mayo, one of 13 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Claremorris (16 km), Knock Airport (16 km) and Ireland West Airport Knock EIKN (METAR) (16 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Loughderryduff Wind Farm, about 46 km away.

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