Wind forecast Bellaghy today

Wind in Bellaghy right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Bellaghy

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 2 and 23 km/h (1 to 14 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 42 km/h (26 mph) at Mon 08:00. 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 Sat 10/10 with gusts to 45 km/h (28 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 23 km/h (14 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Bellaghy

Bellaghy, situated in County Londonderry, experiences an inland wind climate. While not directly coastal, the county's prevailing southwesterly winds, common across Ireland, influence the area. Wind speeds inland are generally lower than on the coast, with county-level approximations suggesting mean 10-metre wind speeds around 4-5.5 m/s. Gusts, which are sudden, brief increases in wind speed, will routinely exceed the mean wind speed, particularly during periods of stronger winds. Winter southwesterlies and northwesterlies are typically associated with the strongest wind events. The precise wind data provided for Bellaghy reflects these local conditions, offering insight into both current and recent wind patterns.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Bellaghy, consistent with much of Ireland, sees stronger winds during the autumn and winter months. This is primarily due to the increased frequency and intensity of Atlantic depressions tracking across the country. These systems bring higher mean wind speeds and more frequent, stronger gusts. Conversely, spring and summer generally present lighter wind conditions. During summer afternoons, local thermal effects can sometimes generate a sea breeze, even at inland locations, though its influence diminishes with distance from the coast. This can lead to a slight increase in wind during the warmest part of the day.

Exposure and shelter

Bellaghy is an inland town, approximately 39 km from the coast, placing it away from direct coastal exposure. Inland locations typically benefit from some degree of shelter compared to exposed coastal areas, with terrain and local structures influencing wind flow. Hills and other elevated features can provide shelter on their leeward side, while also potentially funnelling or accelerating wind in specific locations. Buildings and other structures within the town will create localised areas of shelter and exposure. The general county-level wind climate notes indicate that inland areas experience lower mean wind speeds than the coast, reflecting this inland position.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Understanding wind conditions is relevant for several activities in Bellaghy. For the agri-food sector, prevalent in County Londonderry, wind speed and direction are critical for tasks such as spraying and silage timing, where strong winds can affect application efficiency and crop drying. Building and roofing work also requires consideration of wind, particularly for safety and material handling. Farming operations, including livestock management, can be impacted by wind chill. For general outdoor activities like walking, awareness of wind conditions, including gusts, is important for comfort and planning. The precise data helps inform these decisions.

Near Bellaghy

Bellaghy is in Co. Derry / Londonderry, one of 18 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Belfast International Airport EGAA (METAR) (26 km), George Best Belfast City Airport EGAC (METAR) (47 km) and City of Derry Airport EGAE (METAR) (49 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Altahullion Wind Farm, about 28 km away.

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