Wind forecast Dungarvan today

Wind in Dungarvan right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Dungarvan

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 5 and 22 km/h (3 to 14 mph), mostly from the WSW. The strongest gust is 43 km/h (27 mph) at Tue 13:00. 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 49 km/h (30 mph). The calmest is Sun 4/10, gusts to 33 km/h (21 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Dungarvan

Dungarvan, or Dún Garbhán, is situated on the coast in County Waterford. Wind conditions here are influenced by its coastal location and the broader Atlantic weather patterns affecting Ireland. Mean wind speeds along the Waterford coast are approximately 5.5-7.5 m/s, with inland areas of the county seeing around 4.5-6 m/s. Gusts typically exceed the mean wind speed, and these can be significantly higher, particularly during unsettled weather. The prevailing winds across Ireland are from the west and southwest, driven by Atlantic depressions. These systems frequently bring strong winds and changing conditions to coastal areas like Dungarvan, making precise wind information valuable for various activities.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Dungarvan generally follows that of County Waterford, with winter typically experiencing the strongest winds and gales. Spring often brings strong southwesterlies. Summer months tend to have lighter winds overall. During summer afternoons, a sea breeze can develop along the south coast, adding 2-4 m/s to the wind speed and often shifting the wind direction to onshore. This local effect can significantly alter conditions from the general synoptic pattern. The presence of the Comeragh and Monavullagh uplands inland also plays a role in regional wind dynamics, though their direct influence on Dungarvan depends on specific wind directions.

Exposure and shelter

Dungarvan's coastal position means it is exposed to winds, particularly those from the sea. The town is located on the south-east coast. While the general exposure is coastal, local topography, such as buildings and immediate landforms, can create areas of shelter or funnelling effects. For instance, Dungarvan Harbour is directly exposed. Elsewhere in the county, the Waterford Estuary can funnel easterly winds, and the Copper Coast is particularly exposed to southwesterlies. Wind conditions can vary even over short distances due to these local interactions between the wind and the landscape. Wind chill can be a factor, especially in exposed areas during colder or windier conditions.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is important for several sectors in Dungarvan and County Waterford. For the port and sea users in Dungarvan Harbour and Dungarvan Bay, wind speed and direction are critical for navigation and operations. Tourism, including activities at Ardmore Beach, benefits from understanding wind conditions for comfort and planning. Farmers in the agri-food sector use wind forecasts for timing spraying, silage, and other field work. Building and roofing work, common in all towns, requires awareness of wind for operational planning and worker comfort. Golf courses in the county also consider wind as a significant factor affecting play.

Near Dungarvan

Dungarvan is in Co. Waterford, one of 6 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Waterford Airport EIWF (METAR) (38 km), Moore Park (44 km) and Roches Point (54 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Woodhouse Wind Farm, about 13 km away.

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