Wind forecast Duleek today

Wind in Duleek right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Duleek

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 5 and 23 km/h (3 to 14 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 43 km/h (27 mph) at Mon 11:00. 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 23 km/h (14 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Duleek

Duleek, or Damhliag, is an inland town in County Meath, approximately 12 km from the coast. Wind patterns here are influenced by its position within the low-lying farmland of the Boyne Valley. While coastal areas of Meath experience mean 10 m winds of roughly 4.5-6 m/s, inland areas like Duleek typically see around 3.5-5 m/s, based on approximate ERA5-like data for the county. Gusts are a notable feature, often exceeding the mean wind speed. The county's dominant wind direction is from the southwest, which frequently brings stronger winds across Ireland. Duleek’s specific wind conditions are shaped by its local topography, which can funnel or shelter winds depending on direction and terrain.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Duleek generally follows the broader Irish climate. Winter typically brings the strongest winds, often associated with westerly gales from Atlantic depressions. While the east coast of County Meath is partly sheltered from these, Duleek's inland location means it experiences the full force of these systems. Spring can see easterly winds, and summer often features a distinctive Irish Sea pattern: the sea breeze. This phenomenon, which can add 2-4 m/s to wind speeds on summer afternoons near the coast and shift wind direction onshore, may have a diminished but still noticeable effect inland at Duleek compared to coastal areas like Mornington.

Exposure and shelter

Duleek is situated in low-lying farmland, which generally offers limited natural shelter from the wind. As an inland town, it is less exposed than coastal locations in County Meath. However, the open nature of the Boyne plain elsewhere in the county is noted for strong gusts, and similar conditions can occur in Duleek depending on the specific local terrain. Buildings and local features can provide localised shelter, particularly from lower-level winds. Conversely, the absence of significant hills or dense forest cover means that winds, especially from the dominant southwest direction, can move across the area with relatively little obstruction.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Wind forecasts are relevant for several sectors in Duleek. For agriculture, a key sector in County Meath, wind speed and direction are critical for activities such as spraying and timing silage cuts. Building and roofing work requires awareness of wind conditions for safety and material handling. For logistics, another important sector, wind can affect the movement of vehicles, especially high-sided ones, on routes to and from nearby Drogheda Port. Local sports, including GAA, can be impacted by wind, affecting play and spectator comfort. For residents, understanding wind chill is important, particularly in colder months, and for general outdoor activities like walking.

Near Duleek

Duleek is in Co. Meath, one of 17 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Dunsany (22 km), Dublin Airport (28 km) and Dublin Airport EIDW (METAR) (28 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Mountlucas Wind Farm, about 69 km away.

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