Wind forecast Daingean today

Wind in Daingean right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Daingean

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 9 and 23 km/h (6 to 14 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 42 km/h (26 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 Fri 9/10 with gusts to 50 km/h (31 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 26 km/h (16 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Daingean

Daingean, or An Daingean, is located in County Offaly, approximately 72 km from the coast. As an inland town, it experiences wind patterns influenced by its central location in Ireland. The prevailing winds across Ireland are typically from the west or southwest, driven by Atlantic weather systems. While coastal areas generally experience higher average wind speeds, inland locations like Daingean still see significant wind activity, particularly during the passage of depressions. Gusts will frequently exceed the mean wind speed, especially in open areas. The county's mean 10 m wind is roughly 3.5-5.5 m/s, with higher speeds on exposed hills. Wind observations from Mullingar, approximately 28 km away, and Dunsany, about 49 km away, can provide an indication of regional wind conditions.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Daingean generally follows that of the Irish midlands. The windiest periods are typically observed in winter and early spring, when frontal systems from the Atlantic frequently cross the country. During these months, stronger winds and more frequent gusts are common. Conversely, summer and autumn are often the calmest seasons in this region. While the midlands generally experience less wind than coastal areas, significant gusts can still occur, particularly in open bogland areas elsewhere in the county. The passage of low-pressure systems can bring strong winds at any time of year, though they are less frequent in summer.

Exposure and shelter

Daingean's exposure to wind is influenced by its location within County Offaly, a midlands county dominated by bogland and the Shannon callows. The town is not coastal, and its inland position means it is generally more sheltered than coastal areas. However, open cutaway bogland elsewhere in the county offers almost no shelter, leading to strong gusts. Mountlucas Wind Farm, located approximately 4 km away, is situated in such an exposed area. Within Daingean itself, buildings and local topography will provide varying degrees of shelter. Wind speeds can be reduced in the lee of structures, but funnelling effects between buildings can sometimes locally increase wind speed.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Wind forecasts are relevant for several sectors in and around Daingean. For the peat and wind energy sector, understanding wind patterns is crucial for operations at Mountlucas Wind Farm. Agriculture in the area relies on wind information for activities such as spraying and silage timing, where wind speed and direction affect efficiency and drift. Manufacturing operations may consider wind for ventilation or structural integrity. The tourism sector, including visitors to the Midlands Boglands Boora, uses wind information for outdoor activities. Additionally, general building and roofing work, and local sporting events like those at GAA pitches, benefit from knowing wind conditions for planning and safety.

Near Daingean

Daingean is in Co. Offaly, one of 7 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Mullingar (28 km), Dunsany (49 km) and Weston Airport EIWT (METAR) (54 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Mountlucas Wind Farm, about 4 km away.

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