Wind forecast Dromore today

Wind in Dromore right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Dromore

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 3 and 24 km/h (2 to 15 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 46 km/h (29 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 52 km/h (32 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 Dromore

Dromore, or Droim Mór, is in County Down, an inland town approximately 26 km from the coast. The county experiences a mean 10 m wind speed of around 4-5.5 m/s inland, with coastal areas seeing higher averages. As with most of Ireland, the strongest winds typically occur during winter, driven by southwesterly and north-westerly Atlantic depressions. Gusts, which are short-term increases in wind speed, will always exceed the mean wind speed and can be significantly higher, particularly during stormy conditions. The Wind Agent provides both current observations and a 48-hour table, along with 7-day gust data, to help understand these variations.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Dromore generally follows the broader trend for County Down and Ireland. Winter months, from roughly October to March, tend to be the windiest due to the increased frequency and intensity of Atlantic low-pressure systems. These often bring strong southwesterly and north-westerly winds. Summer, typically from June to August, sees lighter winds on average. During summer afternoons, local thermal effects can sometimes generate a sea breeze, even at inland locations, though its impact diminishes with distance from the coast. Spring and autumn are transitional, with variable conditions.

Exposure and shelter

Dromore is an inland town, meaning it is generally less exposed to strong winds compared to coastal locations in County Down. The county's dominant wind direction is southwesterly. While the open countryside around Dromore will experience the full force of these winds, local topography, such as buildings and minor undulations in the terrain, can provide some shelter. Conversely, funnelling effects can occur in narrower passages or between structures, potentially increasing wind speeds locally. The county's coastal areas, such as the Ards peninsula, can experience strong funnelled easterlies and westerly gusts, but these effects are less pronounced inland.

Local uses of the wind forecast

For the agri-food sector in County Down, wind data is crucial for planning activities such as crop spraying, silage making, and general farm management, where strong winds can cause drift or make operations difficult. Building and roofing work in Dromore also benefits from precise wind information, as high winds can pose safety risks and affect material handling. For those engaging in outdoor activities like walking, understanding wind conditions helps in planning routes and appropriate clothing, especially regarding wind chill. Although Dromore is inland, awareness of wind patterns is generally useful for residents.

Near Dromore

Dromore is in Co. Down, one of 37 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Belfast International Airport EGAA (METAR) (27 km), George Best Belfast City Airport EGAC (METAR) (29 km) and Ballyhaise (86 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Altahullion Wind Farm, about 75 km away.

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