Wind forecast Claremorris today

Wind in Claremorris right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Claremorris

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 3 and 24 km/h (2 to 15 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 45 km/h (28 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 Fri 9/10 with gusts to 50 km/h (31 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 23 km/h (14 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Claremorris

Claremorris, or Clár Chlainne Mhuiris, is situated inland in County Mayo, approximately 38 km from the coast. As with most of Ireland, the prevailing winds are from the west and south-west, influenced by Atlantic weather systems. Wind speeds generally increase with height, so measurements at 10 metres will typically be lower than those at 80 or 120 metres. Gusts are short-duration increases in wind speed, often significantly exceeding the average wind speed for a given period. While the county as a whole experiences strong winds, inland locations like Claremorris typically see lower average speeds compared to coastal areas. The Wind Agent provides precise, localised data for Claremorris, including current conditions, a 48-hour table, and 7-day gust trends.

Seasonal pattern

County Mayo, including the Claremorris area, experiences its strongest and gustiest winds from November to February. This period is characterised by frequent Atlantic depressions. Conversely, the lightest winds are typically observed from June to August. During summer afternoons, coastal areas of the county may experience a sea breeze, but this effect is less pronounced inland in Claremorris. Approaching weather fronts often bring increased wind speeds, with coastal observing stations elsewhere in the county potentially showing these changes several hours before they are felt inland. The Wind Agent's data helps in understanding these seasonal variations and their local impact.

Exposure and shelter

Claremorris is an inland town, approximately 38 km from the coast, which provides some natural shelter compared to the highly exposed coastline of County Mayo. The county's dominant wind direction is south-westerly. While the county experiences significant exposure, particularly in areas like Achill and the Mullet peninsula, Claremorris benefits from its inland position. Local topography, including buildings and minor undulations, can create localised shelter or funnelling effects, influencing wind speeds at ground level. Generally, wind speeds decrease a few kilometres inland from the coast, with approximate county-level coastal mean wind speeds of 6.5-8.5 m/s falling to about 5-7 m/s inland.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Understanding wind conditions is important for various activities in and around Claremorris. For agriculture, wind data is crucial for timing activities such as spraying and silage cutting, ensuring optimal conditions for crop health and yield. The aviation sector, particularly at Ireland West Airport Knock (EIKN) located about 25 km away, relies on accurate wind information for flight planning and operations. For building and roofing, precise wind data informs material choices and construction practices, especially concerning potential gust loads. General outdoor activities, such as walking or sports on GAA pitches, also benefit from knowing wind speeds and directions to plan accordingly and anticipate wind chill.

Near Claremorris

Claremorris is in Co. Mayo, one of 13 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Claremorris (1 km), Knock Airport (25 km) and Ireland West Airport Knock EIKN (METAR) (25 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Cloosh Valley Wind Farm, about 38 km away.

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