Wind forecast Fintona today

Wind in Fintona right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Fintona

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 2 and 23 km/h (1 to 14 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 43 km/h (27 mph) at Sun 15:00. 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 51 km/h (32 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 22 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 Fintona

Fintona, or Fionntamhnach, is situated inland in County Tyrone, approximately 54 km from the coast. As an inland location, it generally experiences less wind than coastal areas. The dominant wind direction across County Tyrone is south-westerly, influenced by the prevailing Atlantic weather systems that cross Ireland. While the mean wind speed in the county is approximately 3.5-5.5 m/s, gusts will always exceed this mean, particularly during the passage of frontal systems. These gusts represent the peak forces and are often the most impactful aspect of the wind. The Wind Agent provides live data for Fintona, showing current conditions, a 48-hour table, and 7-day gust trends.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Fintona, consistent with County Tyrone, sees the calmest conditions during summer and autumn. The windiest periods typically occur in winter and early spring. This is when Atlantic depressions are most frequent and intense, bringing stronger winds and more pronounced gusts. While a sea breeze can develop on summer afternoons along the coast, its influence is significantly diminished at 54 km inland. Therefore, Fintona's wind patterns are primarily driven by larger-scale synoptic weather systems rather than local thermal effects.

Exposure and shelter

As an inland town, Fintona's exposure to wind is less direct than coastal locations. Local topography, including buildings and minor terrain features, will provide some degree of shelter. However, open areas within and around the town will be more exposed. The county notes indicate that open uplands and moorland elsewhere in County Tyrone experience higher wind speeds and stronger gusts. While Fintona itself is not coastal, the general principle holds that any elevated or unsheltered position will experience more pronounced wind effects than lower, more sheltered spots. Wind speeds at 10 metres will be lower than at 80 or 120 metres.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Understanding the wind is important for several activities in and around Fintona. For the agri-food sector and general farming, wind conditions affect spraying, silage timing, and livestock management. Strong winds can impact building and roofing work, requiring careful planning. Local sports, such as Gaelic games, are influenced by wind direction and strength on pitches. For those engaged in walking or other outdoor pursuits, knowing the wind helps in planning routes and preparing for wind chill. The county also has a wind energy sector, where wind data is critical for operational efficiency. Gusts are particularly relevant for all these activities, as they represent the peak forces experienced.

Near Fintona

Fintona is in Co. Tyrone, one of 13 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Ballyhaise (50 km), Finner (60 km) and City of Derry Airport EGAE (METAR) (61 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Bessy Bell Wind Farm, about 24 km away.

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