Wind forecast Dromiskin today

Wind in Dromiskin right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Dromiskin

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 7 and 25 km/h (4 to 16 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 45 km/h (28 mph) at Mon 14:00. 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 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 Dromiskin

Dromiskin, or Droim Ineasclainn, is situated in County Louth, a coastal county in Leinster. The prevailing wind direction across Ireland is from the southwest, and this is also the dominant wind direction for County Louth. Wind observations for Dromiskin will show the mean wind speed, which is an average over a period, and gust speeds, which are instantaneous peaks. Gusts typically exceed the mean wind speed, often by a significant margin. The nearby coast, approximately 2 km away, influences local wind patterns. Coastal areas in County Louth generally experience mean 10 m wind speeds of around 4.5-6 m/s, while inland areas are closer to 3.5-5 m/s, though Dromiskin's proximity to the coast means it may experience speeds closer to the higher end of this range.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Dromiskin follows the general Irish climate. Winter typically brings stronger westerly gales, though the east coast, where Dromiskin is located, can experience some shelter from these. Spring often sees the emergence of easterly winds, which are a distinctive pattern for the Irish Sea. Summer afternoons frequently feature a sea breeze, a local wind system that develops due to temperature differences between land and sea. This sea breeze can increase wind speeds by 2-4 m/s near the coast and shift the wind direction to an onshore flow. Autumn transitions back to more unsettled conditions, with increasing frequency of Atlantic depressions bringing stronger winds.

Exposure and shelter

Dromiskin's coastal location, being approximately 2 km from the sea, means it is exposed to winds coming off the Irish Sea. The exposure of coastal areas depends on the orientation of the coastline. While the county notes indicate the east coast can be partly sheltered from westerly gales in winter, Dromiskin will still experience the full force of easterly winds. Local topography, such as buildings and minor undulations in the landscape, can provide localised shelter or create funnelling effects, altering wind speed and direction at ground level. Wind speeds are generally higher at greater heights (e.g., 80 m or 120 m) compared to the standard 10 m measurement height due to reduced surface friction.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Wind information is relevant for several sectors in County Louth. For agriculture, precise wind data assists with planning spraying operations and timing silage cuts, where wind conditions directly impact effectiveness and drift. The manufacturing sector and port operations in the county also benefit from accurate wind forecasts for logistical planning and safety. Golf courses, such as Dundalk Golf Club, rely on wind data for course management and player experience. For general community activities, understanding wind conditions is important for outdoor pursuits like walking, especially near the coast. Building and roofing work also requires consideration of wind for safety and material handling. For those engaging in sea use, such as at Clogherhead Beach for kitesurfing, wind speed and direction are critical for safety and activity planning.

Near Dromiskin

Dromiskin is in Co. Louth, one of 10 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Dunsany (48 km), Dublin Airport (56 km) and Dublin Airport EIDW (METAR) (57 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Slieve Rushen Wind Farm, about 90 km away.

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