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Meteogram and wind rose for Comber

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 3 and 21 km/h (2 to 13 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 41 km/h (25 mph) at Mon 12:00. 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 48 km/h (30 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 18 km/h (11 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Comber

Comber, or An Comar, is situated in County Down, Northern Ireland, within the 5,000-10,000 population band. Being coastal and approximately 2 km from the coast, its wind patterns are influenced by its proximity to the Irish Sea and the North Channel. The county's dominant wind direction is from the southwest. Wind speeds in County Down typically range from 5.5-7.5 m/s along the coast and 4-5.5 m/s inland at 10 metres, though these are approximate county-level figures. Gusts, which are short-term increases in wind speed, will frequently exceed the mean wind speed shown. The strongest winds are generally associated with winter southwesterlies and north-westerlies, common across Ireland as Atlantic depressions track across the country.

Seasonal pattern

Across Ireland, including County Down, wind patterns exhibit a clear seasonal variation. Winter months typically experience the strongest and most frequent winds, primarily from westerly and southwesterly directions, driven by the passage of Atlantic low-pressure systems. These can bring significant gusts. As spring progresses, wind speeds generally moderate. Summer usually sees lighter winds, with the possibility of a sea breeze developing on warm, sunny afternoons along the coast, which can temporarily alter the local wind direction and increase speeds near the shore. Autumn brings a gradual return to stronger winds as the Atlantic storm season begins again. The county's coastal exposure means these seasonal shifts are often pronounced.

Exposure and shelter

Comber's location 2 km from the coast means it experiences a degree of coastal exposure. While the immediate coastline faces the Irish Sea and the North Channel, the specific local terrain around Comber will influence how exposed or sheltered any given location is. Wind speeds are generally higher at 10 metres above ground level and increase with height, such as at 80 metres or 120 metres. Buildings and local topography can create areas of shelter or, conversely, channel wind, leading to localised funnelling effects. Elsewhere in the county, areas like the Ards peninsula can experience strong funnelled easterlies and westerly gusts. Coastal stations and offshore buoys in County Down can provide an early indication of approaching fronts, often several hours ahead of inland locations.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is valuable for several activities in and around Comber. For the agri-food sector, wind data is crucial for planning operations such as spraying and silage timing, where wind can affect drift and drying. The fishing and sailing & marine leisure sectors, prominent in County Down, rely on wind forecasts for operational planning and assessing sea conditions. Building and roofing work requires wind information to ensure materials are handled appropriately and for worker safety. For those engaged in general outdoor activities like walking, understanding wind speed and direction is important for comfort and planning, particularly regarding wind chill. The nearby George Best Belfast City Airport also uses detailed wind data for aviation operations.

Near Comber

Comber is in Co. Down, one of 37 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are George Best Belfast City Airport EGAC (METAR) (11 km), Belfast International Airport EGAA (METAR) (33 km) and City of Derry Airport EGAE (METAR) (106 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Altahullion Wind Farm, about 85 km away.

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