Wind forecast Castlederg today

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Meteogram and wind rose for Castlederg

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 3 and 23 km/h (2 to 14 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 44 km/h (27 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 47 km/h (29 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 Castlederg

Castlederg, or Caisleán na Deirge, is situated in County Tyrone, an inland county in Ulster. The wind experienced here is primarily influenced by Atlantic weather systems, which frequently cross Ireland. As an inland location, Castlederg is generally less exposed to the strongest winds than coastal areas. Wind speeds typically increase with height, so wind at 10 metres will be lower than at 80 or 120 metres. Gusts, which are short, sudden increases in wind speed, will always exceed the mean wind speed. The county's dominant wind direction is from the south-west, a common pattern across Ireland due to prevailing westerly winds.

Seasonal pattern

The wind climate in County Tyrone, where Castlederg is located, shows a distinct seasonal pattern. The calmest conditions are typically observed during summer and autumn. Conversely, the windiest periods generally occur in winter and early spring. This seasonality is linked to the passage of frontal systems, which are more frequent and intense during the colder months. While Castlederg is inland, these systems can still bring significant wind. The county notes indicate that hills and open bogland elsewhere in Tyrone can experience the biggest gusts during these windier spells.

Exposure and shelter

Castlederg is an inland town, approximately 28 km from the coast. Inland locations like this generally experience lower wind speeds compared to coastal areas. The county's terrain includes the Sperrin Mountains to the north and open uplands and moorland elsewhere in Tyrone, which can influence local wind patterns. While Castlederg itself is not described as being in mountainous terrain, shelter can be provided by local topography, buildings, or trees. However, open areas within and around the town will be more exposed. Wind funnelling can occur in gaps between structures or hills, potentially increasing local wind speeds.

Local uses of the wind forecast

For the agri-food sector in County Tyrone, wind forecasts are important for activities such as spraying and silage timing, where wind conditions directly affect efficiency and safety. Manufacturing operations may consider wind for structural integrity during construction or for managing outdoor processes. The quarrying sector can use wind data for dust management and operational planning. The county also has a wind energy sector, for which precise wind data at turbine hub heights (e.g., 80m or 120m) is critical for energy generation and maintenance. General building and roofing work, as well as farming activities, also benefit from accurate wind information.

Near Castlederg

Castlederg is in Co. Tyrone, one of 13 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are City of Derry Airport EGAE (METAR) (46 km), Finner (48 km) and Donegal Airport EIDL (METAR) (61 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Tullynahaw Wind Farm, about 22 km away.

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