Wind forecast Charleville today

Wind in Charleville right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Charleville

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 8 and 20 km/h (5 to 12 mph), mostly from the SSW. The strongest gust is 37 km/h (23 mph) at Sun 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 Sat 10/10 with gusts to 46 km/h (29 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 29 km/h (18 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Charleville

Charleville, or Ráth Luirc, is situated inland in County Cork, approximately 36 km from the coast. Wind conditions here are generally influenced by the prevailing southwesterly winds that cross Ireland, particularly during winter gales and spring. While coastal areas of Cork experience mean 10 m wind speeds of roughly 5.5-7.5 m/s, inland locations like Charleville typically see lower averages, closer to 4.5-6 m/s. Gusts will consistently exceed the mean wind speed, and these can be significant even inland. The Wind Agent provides precise measurements for Charleville, showing current conditions, a 48-hour table, and 7-day gust trends, offering a detailed understanding of local wind behaviour.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Charleville broadly follows that of County Cork. Winter typically brings stronger winds, including gales, predominantly from the west and southwest. Spring also sees dominant southwesterly winds. As summer approaches, the wind generally becomes lighter. While coastal areas of Cork can experience a sea breeze adding 2-4 m/s and shifting wind direction onshore during summer afternoons, Charleville's inland location means this effect is less pronounced or absent. Atlantic depressions are the primary drivers of stronger wind events throughout the year, bringing changeable conditions and varying wind strengths.

Exposure and shelter

As an inland town, Charleville's exposure to wind is different from coastal parts of County Cork. It is situated away from the direct influence of oceanic winds that affect headlands like Mizen or Sheep's Head. Local topography, even subtle variations, can create areas of shelter or funnelling. Buildings and other structures within the town will also create localised shelter or turbulence. While the county's dominant wind direction is southwest, local features can modify how this is experienced on the ground in Charleville. The Wind Agent's precise local data helps to understand these specific conditions rather than relying solely on broader regional patterns.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is valuable for several sectors in and around Charleville. For farming, wind speed and direction are critical for timing activities such as spraying and silage making. Building and roofing work requires knowledge of wind conditions for safety and material handling. The food processing and manufacturing industries in the county may have processes sensitive to wind or require it for ventilation. For recreational activities like golf at nearby Adare Manor Golf Club, wind can significantly impact play. Wind energy, an important sector in County Cork, also relies on detailed wind data for planning and operation, with Lenanavea Wind Farm located approximately 25 km away.

Near Charleville

Charleville is in Co. Cork, one of 32 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Moore Park (36 km), Shannon Airport (41 km) and Shannon Airport EINN (METAR) (42 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Lenanavea Wind Farm, about 25 km away.

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