Wind forecast Blessington today

Wind in Blessington right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Blessington

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 9 and 24 km/h (6 to 15 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 45 km/h (28 mph) at Mon 12:00. 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 66 km/h (41 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 31 km/h (19 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Blessington

Blessington, or Baile Coimín, is situated in County Wicklow, approximately 28 km from the coast. As an inland location, it typically experiences lower mean wind speeds compared to coastal areas. The county's dominant wind direction is from the west, a pattern common across Ireland due to the influence of Atlantic weather systems. Gusts, which are short, sudden increases in wind speed, will generally exceed the mean wind speed and can be influenced by local terrain. While the county's coastal mean 10 m wind is roughly 4.5-6 m/s, inland areas like Blessington generally see approximate mean speeds of 3.5-5 m/s. Stronger winds are often associated with the passage of depressions across the Atlantic.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind patterns in Blessington generally reflect those of County Wicklow. Winter typically brings stronger westerly gales, though the east coast of the county offers some shelter from these. Spring can see easterly winds, and during summer afternoons, a sea breeze can develop along the county's coast, potentially adding 2-4 m/s to wind speeds and shifting the wind direction onshore. However, as Blessington is inland, the direct impact of this sea breeze is likely to be less pronounced than at the immediate coast. Overall, wind speeds tend to be higher in the cooler months and lighter during summer.

Exposure and shelter

Blessington's location inland means it is less exposed to direct coastal winds than areas along the Irish Sea. The general terrain of County Wicklow, known as the Garden County, includes the Wicklow Mountains further inland. While Blessington is not directly in the mountains, local topography can influence wind flow, with hills potentially offering shelter on their leeward side or channelling wind in valleys. The town is approximately 2 km from the Blessington Lakes, which can create open fetches for wind over the water, potentially leading to localised increases in wind speed near the lake shore. Buildings and other structures within the town can also create areas of shelter or funnelling effects.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is relevant for several activities in and around Blessington. For agriculture, wind speed and direction are important for tasks such as spraying and timing silage cuts. The forestry sector, which is present in the county, considers wind for planting and felling operations. Tourism, a significant sector in Wicklow, benefits from wind data for activities around the Blessington Lakes. Building and roofing work requires wind awareness for safety and material handling. Wind energy is also a sector in the county, with the nearest wind farm being Raheenleagh Wind Farm approximately 44 km away. Understanding wind conditions is also useful for general outdoor activities.

Near Blessington

Blessington is in Co. Wicklow, one of 14 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Casement (17 km), Weston Airport EIWT (METAR) (21 km) and Phoenix Park (24 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Raheenleagh Wind Farm, about 44 km away.

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