Wind forecast Ennistimon today

Wind in Ennistimon right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Ennistimon

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 5 and 25 km/h (3 to 16 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 47 km/h (29 mph) at Mon 06:00. 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 65 km/h (40 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 25 km/h (16 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Ennistimon

Ennistimon, or Inis Díomáin, is situated in County Clare, approximately 4 km from the coast. The prevailing winds across County Clare are generally from the south-west. While coastal areas of the county experience mean 10 m wind speeds typically between 6.5 and 8.5 m/s, these speeds tend to decrease a few kilometres inland, falling to about 5 to 7 m/s. Gusts will exceed the mean wind speed. Strongest winds and gusts are typically observed from November to February, associated with Atlantic depressions. Lighter winds are common from June to August, though sea breezes can develop on coastal afternoons, potentially affecting areas near Ennistimon.

Seasonal pattern

The wind climate in Ennistimon follows the general pattern for County Clare. The period from November to February is typically the windiest, driven by Atlantic depressions. Conversely, June to August usually experiences the lightest winds. During summer afternoons, a sea breeze mechanism can develop along the coast, which may influence wind patterns further inland. Coastal observing stations and offshore buoys in County Clare can provide an early indication of approaching weather fronts, often several hours before they reach inland locations such as Ennistimon. This can be a useful consideration for planning.

Exposure and shelter

As an inland town, Ennistimon is generally less exposed to direct oceanic winds than coastal locations in County Clare. The town's proximity to the coast, at 4 km, means it can still be influenced by coastal weather patterns, though with some attenuation. Shelter from wind can be provided by local topography or built structures. While specific local features are not detailed, the general principle is that wind speeds can be reduced in the lee of hills or buildings. Conversely, local funnelling effects, though not specified for Ennistimon, can increase wind speeds in certain passages. The county's dominant wind direction is south-westerly.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Understanding wind patterns in Ennistimon is relevant for several local activities. For agriculture, wind information is important for timing operations such as spraying and silage, and for assessing wind chill for livestock. The tourism sector, a key part of the county's economy, benefits from wind data for planning outdoor activities, particularly those related to the nearby surf and watersports at Lahinch. For general outdoor pursuits like walking, knowledge of wind speed and direction, including potential wind chill, is useful. Building and roofing work also requires wind data for operational safety and material handling. Wind energy is a sector in County Clare, and while specific to turbine siting, general wind patterns inform this industry.

Near Ennistimon

Ennistimon is in Co. Clare, one of 9 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Shannon Airport EINN (METAR) (37 km), Shannon Airport (38 km) and Athenry (51 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Derrybrien Wind Farm, about 49 km away.

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