Wind forecast Ballylinan today

Wind in Ballylinan right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Ballylinan

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 4 and 19 km/h (2 to 12 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 35 km/h (22 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 49 km/h (30 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 Ballylinan

Ballylinan is situated in County Laois, an inland county in Leinster. The prevailing wind direction across Ireland is from the southwest, and this is also the dominant wind direction for County Laois. Wind speeds in Ballylinan will generally reflect this pattern, with gusts typically exceeding the mean wind speed. As an inland location, Ballylinan is approximately 63 km from the coast, which means it experiences less direct influence from coastal weather patterns than seaside towns. The county's mean 10 m wind speeds are roughly 3.5-5.5 m/s, with higher speeds possible on more exposed hills elsewhere in the county. The open plains and midland bogland of Laois can also experience stronger gusts.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Ballylinan, consistent with County Laois, shows the calmest conditions during summer and autumn. The windiest periods typically occur in winter and early spring, as frontal systems from the Atlantic cross Ireland. During these times, Ballylinan can experience stronger winds and more frequent gusts. While the county notes indicate that hills and open bogland elsewhere in Laois see the biggest gusts, Ballylinan itself will still experience these seasonal variations. In summer, local thermal effects can sometimes lead to a sea breeze effect in coastal areas, but this is not a significant factor for Ballylinan due to its inland location.

Exposure and shelter

Ballylinan's exposure to wind is influenced by its inland location within County Laois. The county is described as having open plains and midland bog, which can offer less shelter compared to more built-up or hilly regions. While the Slieve Bloom Mountains are elsewhere in the county and provide some shelter to areas in their lee, Ballylinan's specific local topography will determine its immediate exposure. Buildings and local terrain features can provide localised shelter, reducing wind speeds at ground level. However, higher elevations, such as 10 m, 80 m, or 120 m, will generally experience stronger and more consistent winds, less affected by ground-level obstructions.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is valuable for various activities in and around Ballylinan. Farmers in the Carlow-Kildare Tillage area, approximately 6 km away, use wind data for planning spraying, silage timing, and other agricultural operations, where wind conditions directly affect efficiency and safety. For local manufacturing and logistics sectors in County Laois, understanding wind patterns is important for managing outdoor operations, securing equipment, and planning transport. Building and roofing contractors rely on wind forecasts for scheduling work, especially at height. While festivals and events like the Electric Picnic and Ploughing Championships are held elsewhere in the county, wind conditions are a key consideration for setting up temporary structures and ensuring comfort for attendees.

Near Ballylinan

Ballylinan is in Co. Laois, one of 8 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Oak Park (12 km), Casement (57 km) and Weston Airport EIWT (METAR) (58 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Lisdowney Wind Farm, about 32 km away.

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