Wind forecast Castletown today

Wind in Castletown right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Castletown

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 2 and 22 km/h (1 to 14 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 39 km/h (24 mph) at Mon 11:00. 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 34 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 Castletown

Castletown, or Baile an Chaisleáin, in County Wexford, is situated approximately 2 km from the coast. Wind patterns here are influenced by its coastal proximity and the broader climate of Leinster. While mean wind speeds across County Wexford are generally in the range of 4.5-6 m/s at 10 m height along the coast, and 3.5-5 m/s inland, Castletown's specific location will experience variations. Gusts typically exceed the mean wind speed, particularly during periods of stronger winds. Westerly gales are common in winter across Ireland. The Wind Agent provides current wind speeds, a 48-hour table, and 7-day gust forecasts to help understand these dynamics.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Castletown largely follows the general Irish climate, with winter often bringing stronger westerly gales. However, the east coast of Ireland, including parts of County Wexford, can experience some sheltering from these prevailing winds. Spring often sees the development of easterly winds, which are a distinctive pattern for the Irish Sea. During summer afternoons, a sea breeze can develop along the coast, potentially increasing wind speeds by 2-4 m/s and shifting the wind direction onshore. County Wexford is noted as one of the sunniest and driest counties, which can correlate with more settled periods, though Atlantic depressions still bring changeable conditions.

Exposure and shelter

As a coastal town, Castletown's exposure to wind is significant, although local topography and the specific orientation of the coastline will modulate this. The town is approximately 2 km from the coast. While County Wexford experiences strong south-westerly and easterly gusts at exposed points like Carnsore Point and Hook Head, Castletown's specific exposure will depend on its immediate surroundings. Buildings and other structures can provide shelter, creating localised areas of reduced wind speed, while open areas will be more exposed. Wind speeds are generally higher at greater heights, such as 80 m or 120 m, compared to the 10 m level.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is relevant for several activities in and around Castletown. For agriculture, particularly tillage, wind speed and direction are important for timing spraying operations and silage. Building and roofing work requires wind data for safety and material handling. Given the coastal location, sea users, including those involved in fishing, can utilise wind forecasts for planning. Tourism activities in the county are also influenced by wind conditions. For general outdoor activities like walking or those on GAA pitches, understanding wind strength and potential wind chill is beneficial. The Wind Agent provides data to assist in these various local applications.

Near Castletown

Castletown is in Co. Wexford, one of 11 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Johnstown Castle (51 km), Oak Park (51 km) and Casement (67 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Raheenleagh Wind Farm, about 11 km away.

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