Wind forecast Carrigtwohill today

Wind in Carrigtwohill right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Carrigtwohill

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 2 and 21 km/h (1 to 13 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 41 km/h (25 mph) at Tue 13:00. 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 50 km/h (31 mph). The calmest is Thu 8/10, gusts to 30 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 Carrigtwohill

Carrigtwohill, or Carraig Thuathail, is situated in County Cork, a coastal county in Munster. The prevailing wind direction in County Cork is southwesterly. This means that winds from the Atlantic Ocean are common, particularly during the winter months. These Atlantic depressions can bring strong winds and gusts. While the average wind speed in a location is a measure of its general windiness, gusts are sudden, short-lived increases in wind speed that can significantly exceed the mean. The local terrain, including its proximity to the coast, will influence how these broader weather patterns manifest in Carrigtwohill. Coastal mean 10 m wind speeds in County Cork are roughly 5.5-7.5 m/s, with inland areas nearer 4.5-6 m/s, though Carrigtwohill is coastal, approximately 2 km from the coast.

Seasonal pattern

The wind in Carrigtwohill follows a seasonal pattern typical of coastal Ireland. Winter gales are common, driven by strong southwesterlies. Spring also sees dominant southwesterly winds. Summer generally brings lighter winds, with the notable exception of the afternoon sea breeze. This sea breeze, a common phenomenon on the south coast, can add 2-4 m/s to wind speeds and shift the wind direction onshore during summer afternoons. This effect is relevant for Carrigtwohill, given its coastal location. Throughout the year, the Atlantic Ocean is the primary driver of wind patterns, with depressions bringing varied conditions.

Exposure and shelter

Carrigtwohill's coastal location, approximately 2 km from the coast, means it experiences some exposure to winds from the Atlantic. However, the specific exposure depends on the local topography and the orientation of the coastline. While County Cork has various gust hotspots elsewhere, such as the Mizen, Sheep's Head, Beara, and Old Head headlands, and Cork Harbour can be gusty, Carrigtwohill's immediate surroundings will determine its specific exposure. Buildings and elevated terrain can provide shelter from wind, while open areas, particularly those facing the dominant southwesterly direction, will be more exposed. Wind speeds generally increase with height above ground level.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is relevant for several sectors in and around Carrigtwohill. For the pharma and manufacturing industries, wind can affect air quality dispersal and the operation of outdoor equipment. Food processing may also consider wind for similar reasons. Ports, such as Cork Harbour Cobh, rely on wind data for navigation and cargo handling. Tourism activities, including golf at Fota Island Golf Club and Cork Golf Club, are influenced by wind conditions. For the general public, wind forecasts are useful for activities such as walking, and for farmers, wind data is critical for timing spraying and silage operations, as well as for the management of GAA pitches.

Near Carrigtwohill

Carrigtwohill is in Co. Cork, one of 32 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Roches Point (13 km), Cork Airport (17 km) and Cork Airport EICK (METAR) (17 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Woodhouse Wind Farm, about 47 km away.

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