Wind forecast Dunshaughlin today

Wind in Dunshaughlin right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Dunshaughlin

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 9 and 29 km/h (6 to 18 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 54 km/h (34 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 Mon 5/10 with gusts to 54 km/h (34 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 Dunshaughlin

Dunshaughlin (Dún Seachlainn) is an inland town in County Meath, approximately 24 km from the coast. As with much of Ireland, the prevailing winds are from the west and southwest, influenced by Atlantic weather systems. Wind speeds generally increase with height, so measurements at 10 metres will typically be lower than those at 80 or 120 metres. Gusts, which are sudden, brief increases in wind speed, will always exceed the mean wind speed. While inland locations like Dunshaughlin are generally less windy than coastal areas, strong gusts can still occur, particularly during winter gales. The Wind Agent provides live data, a 48-hour table, and 7-day gust forecasts to help understand these patterns in detail for Dunshaughlin.

Seasonal pattern

Winter typically brings the strongest winds to Dunshaughlin, with westerly gales common across Ireland. Spring can see easterly winds, particularly influencing the Irish Sea coast of County Meath, though their effect inland in Dunshaughlin may be less pronounced. Summer generally features lighter winds. During summer afternoons, a sea breeze can develop near the coast, potentially adding 2-4 m/s to wind speeds and shifting the wind direction onshore. While Dunshaughlin is inland, these broader county-level patterns provide context for understanding local wind conditions. Mean 10-metre wind speeds in inland County Meath are approximately 3.5-5 m/s, with coastal areas experiencing 4.5-6 m/s.

Exposure and shelter

Dunshaughlin is situated in an inland, low-lying area of County Meath, which is predominantly farmland. This terrain offers limited natural shelter from the wind. While the town itself may provide some localised shelter due to buildings, the broader landscape means exposure to winds, particularly from the dominant southwesterly direction, can be significant. Elsewhere in the county, open areas like the Boyne plain and the Hill of Tara are noted for strong gusts. As an inland location, Dunshaughlin will generally experience lower average wind speeds compared to coastal parts of County Meath, but the potential for strong gusts remains, especially during periods of high wind activity across the region.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is valuable for various activities in and around Dunshaughlin. For agriculture, understanding wind direction and speed is critical for tasks such as spraying and timing silage. The nearby Fairyhouse Racecourse and Navan Racecourse, both within 18 km, will find wind data useful for race conditions. Building and roofing work in the area can be significantly impacted by wind, particularly gusts. For those involved in logistics, wind can affect transport planning. Commuters may also consider wind chill on colder days. General outdoor activities, including walking, can be made more comfortable and safer with an awareness of current and forecast wind conditions.

Near Dunshaughlin

Dunshaughlin is in Co. Meath, one of 17 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Dunsany (8 km), Weston Airport EIWT (METAR) (18 km) and Dublin Airport EIDW (METAR) (21 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Mountlucas Wind Farm, about 53 km away.

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