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Meteogram and wind rose for Bandon

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 2 and 19 km/h (1 to 12 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 38 km/h (24 mph) at Sun 17:00. 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 54 km/h (34 mph). The calmest is Mon 5/10, gusts to 34 km/h (21 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Bandon

Bandon, or Droichead na Bandon, is located in County Cork, approximately 11 km inland. Wind conditions here are influenced by its position within the largest county in Ireland, which experiences a predominantly southwesterly wind regime, particularly in winter and spring. The county's coastal mean wind at 10 metres is roughly 5.5-7.5 m/s, with inland areas like Bandon generally seeing lower mean speeds, closer to 4.5-6 m/s. Gusts will typically exceed the mean wind speed. Atlantic depressions frequently bring stronger winds and gales to the region, especially during the colder months. The Wind Agent provides live wind data for Bandon, including current conditions, a 48-hour table, and 7-day gust trends.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Bandon largely mirrors that of County Cork. Winter typically brings the strongest winds, often associated with Atlantic depressions, and gales are common. Southwesterly winds are dominant, especially in spring. As summer approaches, winds generally become lighter. While Bandon is inland, the county's southern coast experiences a sea breeze phenomenon on summer afternoons. This can increase wind speeds by 2-4 m/s near the coast and shift the wind direction to onshore. Though Bandon is 11 km from the coast, this effect can sometimes be felt further inland, contributing to afternoon wind patterns.

Exposure and shelter

Bandon's inland location provides some degree of shelter compared to exposed coastal areas elsewhere in County Cork. However, wind exposure can vary significantly within the town depending on local topography and built environment. Buildings and other structures can create both shelter and funnelling effects, altering local wind patterns. While the county notes mention gust hotspots like Mizen and Old Head headlands, these are coastal features and not directly representative of Bandon's immediate exposure. The general principle holds that open areas will be more exposed to the prevailing southwesterly winds, while areas in the lee of hills or substantial buildings will experience reduced wind speeds.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Precise wind information is valuable for several sectors in Bandon and the surrounding area. For farming, wind forecasts are crucial for timing activities such as spraying and silage, impacting efficiency and yield. Building and roofing work requires knowledge of wind strength to ensure safety and quality. The county's strong pharma & manufacturing and food processing sectors may have outdoor operations or infrastructure sensitive to wind. For local sports like golf at Kinsale Farrangalway Golf, wind direction and strength directly affect play. Wind energy, a sector in County Cork, relies on consistent wind for power generation, though the nearest wind farm, Boggeragh, is some distance away.

Near Bandon

Bandon is in Co. Cork, one of 32 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Cork Airport EICK (METAR) (20 km), Cork Airport (21 km) and Roches Point (35 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Boggeragh Wind Farm, about 40 km away.

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