Wind forecast Broughshane today

Wind in Broughshane right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Broughshane

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 1 and 23 km/h (1 to 14 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 42 km/h (26 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 53 km/h (33 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 Broughshane

Broughshane, or Bruach Sheáin, is situated inland in County Antrim. The wind conditions here will generally be less pronounced than those experienced on the coast. County Antrim typically sees mean wind speeds of around 4-5.5 m/s inland, though gusts will always exceed this mean. Strongest winds often occur with winter southwesterlies and north-westerlies. The Wind Agent provides live wind data for Broughshane, including current conditions, a 48-hour table, and 7-day gust trends, offering precise, localised information for this area. While the county experiences gusts funnelling along its Glens and across the Antrim plateau, Broughshane's specific topography will influence how these broader patterns manifest locally.

Seasonal pattern

In County Antrim, the strongest winds are typically associated with winter southwesterlies and north-westerlies. This pattern is driven by the passage of Atlantic depressions across Ireland. During the summer months, wind speeds generally decrease, and local effects such as sea breezes can become more noticeable on the coast, though Broughshane is 17 km inland. These sea breezes, driven by temperature differences between land and sea, tend to be lighter and occur in the afternoons. Overall, the seasonal wind pattern in Broughshane will follow the general county trend of stronger winds in winter and lighter winds in summer, with variations influenced by local terrain.

Exposure and shelter

Broughshane is located 17 km from the coast, meaning it is more sheltered from direct coastal exposure than areas like Larne or Portrush. Inland locations generally experience lower mean wind speeds than coastal ones. The presence of hills or other terrain features, such as Slemish mountain approximately 7 km away, can create both shelter and localised funnelling effects, depending on the wind direction. Buildings within the town will also provide immediate shelter, creating areas of reduced wind speed in their lee. Conversely, open areas within or around Broughshane will be more exposed. The precise wind conditions observed will be a combination of regional weather patterns and these local topographical influences.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is valuable for several sectors in County Antrim, including those relevant to Broughshane. For the agri-food sector, wind data is critical for tasks such as spraying and silage timing, where specific wind conditions are needed for effective and efficient operations. Building and roofing work requires knowledge of wind strength, particularly gusts, to ensure worker and site stability. For those involved in walking, understanding wind chill and potential gust strength is important for planning. While tourism is a county-wide sector, specific wind conditions can influence outdoor activities. The wind energy sector, also present in the county, relies on precise wind data for turbine operation and maintenance.

Near Broughshane

Broughshane is in Co. Antrim, one of 26 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) (37 km) and City of Derry Airport EGAE (METAR) (63 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Altahullion Wind Farm, about 44 km away.

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