Wind forecast Clonmel today

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Meteogram and wind rose for Clonmel

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 4 and 18 km/h (2 to 11 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 37 km/h (23 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 48 km/h (30 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 31 km/h (19 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Clonmel

Clonmel, or Cluain Meala, is situated in County Tipperary, approximately 29 km from the coast. The predominant wind direction across County Tipperary is from the southwest, a common pattern in Ireland due to the influence of Atlantic weather systems. While the county's average 10 m wind speed is roughly 3.5-5.5 m/s, gusts can significantly exceed these mean values, particularly during frontal passages. As an inland location, Clonmel experiences less direct coastal exposure compared to maritime towns. Wind patterns here are influenced by the surrounding topography, including the Comeragh Mountains to the south and the Knockmealdown Mountains to the south-east, which can create localised effects on wind flow.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Clonmel generally mirrors that of inland County Tipperary. The calmest conditions are typically observed during summer and autumn. Conversely, the windiest periods tend to occur in winter and early spring, when more frequent and intense frontal systems track across the country from the Atlantic. These systems bring stronger winds and higher gusts. While the county notes indicate that hills and open bogland elsewhere in Tipperary can experience the biggest gusts, Clonmel's specific location within the county will determine its precise exposure to these stronger seasonal winds. The general trend for Ireland is for stronger winds in the colder months.

Exposure and shelter

Clonmel's inland location, 29 km from the coast, means it is generally less exposed to the full force of Atlantic winds than coastal areas. However, wind exposure within the town can vary considerably. Buildings and local terrain, such as the Comeragh Mountains and Knockmealdown Mountains, can provide shelter or, in some cases, funnel wind, leading to localised increases in speed or turbulence. The general principle is that wind speeds are typically lower at ground level compared to higher elevations, such as 10 m, 80 m, or 120 m. Understanding these local effects is important for activities sensitive to wind conditions within the town and its immediate surroundings.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Wind forecasts are valuable for several sectors in and around Clonmel. In agriculture, which includes agri-food, dairy, and horse breeding, wind direction and speed are critical for timing spraying operations, managing livestock, and assessing conditions for equestrian activities. For rural tourism, wind information can influence outdoor pursuits like golf at Clonmel Golf Club. Building and roofing work requires awareness of wind for structural integrity and worker safety. For general farming, decisions regarding silage timing can be affected by wind. Sports, including those at GAA pitches, also consider wind conditions for play. The nearest wind farm, Woodhouse Wind Farm, is approximately 20 km away.

Near Clonmel

Clonmel is in Co. Tipperary, one of 12 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Moore Park (44 km), Waterford Airport EIWF (METAR) (46 km) and Roches Point (73 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Woodhouse Wind Farm, about 20 km away.

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