Wind forecast Castlemartyr today

Wind in Castlemartyr right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Castlemartyr

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 2 and 19 km/h (1 to 12 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 35 km/h (22 mph) at Mon 03:00. 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 Tue 6/10, gusts to 33 km/h (21 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Castlemartyr

Castlemartyr (Baile na Martra) is located in County Cork, approximately 7 km from the coast. Wind patterns here are influenced by its inland position relative to the Atlantic. While coastal areas of County Cork experience mean 10 m wind speeds of roughly 5.5-7.5 m/s, inland locations like Castlemartyr are generally less exposed, with approximate mean speeds of 4.5-6 m/s. Gusts will always exceed the mean wind speed, and these can be significant, particularly during winter gales. The county's dominant wind direction is southwesterly. The Wind Agent provides live data, a 48-hour table, and 7-day gust information to help understand the precise wind conditions in Castlemartyr.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Castlemartyr generally follows that of County Cork. Winter typically brings stronger winds, with gales often originating from Atlantic depressions. Spring is characterised by dominant southwesterly winds. As summer approaches, the overall wind speeds tend to be lighter. During summer afternoons, a sea breeze can develop along the south coast of County Cork, potentially adding 2-4 m/s to wind speeds and shifting the wind direction onshore. While Castlemartyr is inland, it may still experience some influence from these broader regional patterns, though moderated by its distance from the immediate coastline. The strongest winds are generally expected from autumn through to spring.

Exposure and shelter

Castlemartyr's location 7 km inland provides a degree of shelter compared to the more exposed coastal parts of County Cork. Wind speeds are typically lower inland than directly on the coast. The exposure of any specific location within Castlemartyr will depend on local terrain and structures. Buildings and hills can create shelter on their leeward side, reducing wind speeds, or in some cases, funnel wind, leading to localised increases in speed. While County Cork has various headlands and uplands known for strong gusts, these are county-level features and do not directly apply to Castlemartyr. The general principle holds that open areas will be more exposed than built-up or topographically sheltered spots.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is valuable for various activities in and around Castlemartyr. For farming, wind data is crucial for timing spraying operations, managing silage, and planning general fieldwork. The building and roofing sectors rely on wind forecasts for safety planning and scheduling work at height. Those involved in local GAA pitches or other outdoor sports will find wind data useful for planning events and understanding playing conditions. Given County Cork's significant pharma & manufacturing and food processing sectors, wind information can be relevant for operations sensitive to environmental conditions. While Castlemartyr is inland, nearby coastal activities at Ballycotton Harbour and Youghal Harbour would also benefit from precise wind data.

Near Castlemartyr

Castlemartyr is in Co. Cork, one of 32 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Roches Point (19 km), Cork Airport (31 km) and Cork Airport EICK (METAR) (31 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Woodhouse Wind Farm, about 37 km away.

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