Wind forecast Castlecomer today

Wind in Castlecomer right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Castlecomer

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 4 and 18 km/h (2 to 11 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 34 km/h (21 mph) at Mon 09:00. 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 52 km/h (32 mph). The calmest is Sun 4/10, gusts to 32 km/h (20 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Castlecomer

Castlecomer, or Caisleán an Chomair, is situated in County Kilkenny, an inland county in Leinster. The prevailing winds across Ireland are typically from the west or southwest, driven by Atlantic weather systems. This means that Castlecomer often experiences winds from these directions. Gusts, which are short, sudden increases in wind speed, will frequently exceed the mean wind speed. For County Kilkenny as a whole, the mean 10-metre wind speed is approximately 3.5 to 5.5 metres per second. While Castlecomer is not coastal, the influence of these large-scale weather patterns is still significant, bringing varying wind conditions throughout the year. The Wind Agent provides precise, localised wind data for Castlecomer, including current conditions, a 48-hour table, and 7-day gust trends.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind patterns in Castlecomer generally reflect those of County Kilkenny. The county is noted as being among the calmest regions in Ireland during summer and autumn. However, winter and early spring typically bring the windiest spells, as frontal systems cross the country from the Atlantic. During summer afternoons, there may occasionally be a light sea breeze effect, though this diminishes significantly with distance from the coast, and Castlecomer is 59 kilometres from the coast. Therefore, any sea breeze experienced here would be very light. The strongest gusts are generally associated with these winter and early spring frontal systems.

Exposure and shelter

Castlecomer is an inland town, 59 kilometres from the coast. Its location within County Kilkenny, which features gently rolling farmland, means that local topography can influence wind patterns. While river valleys elsewhere in the county may offer shelter, the specific local terrain of Castlecomer will determine precise exposure. Buildings and local features can create areas of shelter or, conversely, channel wind, leading to localised increases in speed, known as funnelling. The general county-level observation is that exposed hills and open bogland see the biggest gusts, but specific local conditions in Castlecomer will dictate its unique wind environment. The Wind Agent provides precise, localised data for Castlecomer itself, derived from advanced modelling and validated with observations.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Wind information is valuable for several sectors in and around Castlecomer. For farming, which is a key agri-food sector in County Kilkenny, wind forecasts are important for timing activities such as spraying and silage. Strong winds can affect building and roofing work, requiring careful planning. For tourism, understanding wind conditions is relevant for outdoor activities. Manufacturing, another county sector, may also consider wind for certain operations or infrastructure. Local sports, such as GAA, and general walking can be impacted by wind chill, especially in colder conditions, making wind speed and direction a factor in comfort and planning.

Near Castlecomer

Castlecomer is in Co. Kilkenny, one of 9 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Oak Park (20 km), Gurteen (60 km) and Waterford Airport EIWF (METAR) (69 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Lisdowney Wind Farm, about 14 km away.

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