Wind forecast Draperstown today

Wind in Draperstown right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Draperstown

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 40 km/h (25 mph) at Mon 10:00. 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 50 km/h (31 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 24 km/h (15 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Draperstown

Draperstown, situated in County Londonderry, experiences wind patterns typical of an inland location in Ulster. The prevailing winds across Ireland are from the west and southwest, influenced by Atlantic depressions. While inland areas are generally less windy than coastal regions, gusts will frequently exceed the mean wind speed. County Londonderry's mean 10 m wind speed is approximately 4-5.5 m/s inland. Strongest winds in the county typically occur during winter southwesterlies and northwesterlies. The Wind Agent provides current wind observations and a 48-hour table, alongside 7-day gust forecasts, to help understand the immediate and short-term wind conditions in Draperstown.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Draperstown generally follows that of Ireland, with stronger and more frequent winds during the autumn and winter months. During these seasons, Atlantic depressions bring more unsettled weather and higher wind speeds. Spring and summer typically see lighter winds on average. However, even in summer, transient weather systems can bring periods of stronger winds. Summer afternoons can also experience a local sea breeze effect in coastal areas, though this is less pronounced inland at 33 km from the coast. The county's dominant wind direction is SW, which is a common feature across much of Ireland.

Exposure and shelter

Draperstown is an inland town, approximately 33 km from the coast, which provides some degree of shelter compared to exposed coastal areas. Wind exposure is influenced by local topography; shelter from hills or buildings can reduce wind speeds, while open areas will be more exposed. While the county notes mention ridgelines elsewhere in Londonderry can funnel and accelerate wind, the immediate local terrain around Draperstown will dictate specific exposure. Wind chill can be a factor, particularly in colder, windier conditions. Understanding the interaction of wind direction with local features is key to assessing actual exposure at any given point.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is valuable for several local activities in Draperstown. For the agri-food sector and farming, wind forecasts are crucial for planning tasks such as spraying, silage making, and managing livestock, where strong winds or specific directions can impact operations. The engineering sector may use wind data for site planning and construction. For general outdoor activities like walking, understanding wind conditions is important for comfort and safety. Although Draperstown is inland, wind information can still be relevant for those travelling to the nearby Lough Neagh or the coast for recreational purposes.

Near Draperstown

Draperstown is in Co. Derry / Londonderry, one of 18 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are City of Derry Airport EGAE (METAR) (37 km), Belfast International Airport EGAA (METAR) (39 km) and George Best Belfast City Airport EGAC (METAR) (61 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Altahullion Wind Farm, about 17 km away.

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