Wind forecast Eadestown today

Wind in Eadestown right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Eadestown

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 6 and 25 km/h (4 to 16 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 44 km/h (27 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 56 km/h (35 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 28 km/h (17 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Eadestown

Eadestown, or Baile Éide, is situated in County Kildare, an inland county with generally low-lying plains. Wind patterns here are influenced by its distance from the coast, approximately 29 km. While not directly coastal, the county experiences mean 10-metre wind speeds roughly between 3.5 and 5.5 metres per second, with higher speeds on exposed hills elsewhere in the county. Gusts, which are short, sharp increases in wind speed, will typically exceed the mean wind speed. The open farmland around Eadestown may allow for unobstructed gusts, particularly during winter. The prevailing wind direction across Ireland is often from the southwest, influenced by Atlantic weather systems.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Eadestown generally mirrors that of County Kildare. The county experiences its calmest conditions during summer and autumn. The windiest periods typically occur in winter and early spring, when frontal systems frequently cross Ireland from the Atlantic. During these times, gusts can be more pronounced across open areas. While the county is generally open, the overall wind climate is considered among the calmer regions of Ireland in summer and autumn. However, even in these seasons, strong winds can occur, often associated with passing weather fronts.

Exposure and shelter

As an inland location in County Kildare, Eadestown's exposure to wind is primarily influenced by its local topography. The county is characterised by open plains and farmland, which offer limited natural shelter. This openness means that winds can often travel unobstructed across the landscape, potentially leading to stronger gusts than might be experienced in more sheltered, built-up areas or valleys. Shelter can be found immediately downwind of buildings, mature tree lines, or other significant structures. However, for a broader area, the flat terrain provides little in the way of large-scale shelter, making the wind conditions in Eadestown generally more exposed than in a more undulating or heavily forested region.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Wind forecasts in Eadestown are relevant for several local activities. For agriculture, which is a significant sector in County Kildare, understanding wind speed and direction is crucial for tasks like crop spraying and planning silage timing. The horse racing and breeding industry, prominent in the county, relies on wind data for race day conditions at nearby Punchestown Racecourse. For general farming, strong winds can affect livestock and infrastructure. Builders and roofers also consult wind forecasts to plan work involving heights, ensuring conditions are suitable. For those involved in outdoor leisure, such as walking or golf at nearby facilities like The K Club, wind information helps in planning activities and understanding potential wind chill.

Near Eadestown

Eadestown is in Co. Kildare, one of 22 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Casement (15 km), Weston Airport EIWT (METAR) (18 km) and Phoenix Park (23 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Mountlucas Wind Farm, about 45 km away.

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