Wind forecast Foxford today

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Meteogram and wind rose for Foxford

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 2 and 19 km/h (1 to 12 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 38 km/h (24 mph) at Mon 08:00. 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 48 km/h (30 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 Foxford

Foxford, or Béal Easa, is situated in County Mayo, approximately 18 km from the coast. The county experiences a dominant south-westerly wind, characteristic of Ireland's Atlantic climate. While Foxford is inland, it is still influenced by the broader weather patterns affecting Mayo. Wind speeds generally decrease further inland from the coast; approximate county-level figures suggest coastal mean 10 m wind speeds of 6.5-8.5 m/s, falling to about 5-7 m/s a few kilometres inland. Gusts will typically exceed the mean wind speed, particularly during stronger Atlantic depressions. The Wind Agent provides precise, localised data for Foxford, showing current conditions, a 48-hour table, and 7-day gust trends, offering a detailed understanding of the wind's behaviour here.

Seasonal pattern

In Foxford, the seasonal wind pattern aligns with the general climate of County Mayo. The strongest and gustiest conditions are typically observed from November to February, driven by Atlantic depressions. Conversely, the period from June to August tends to be the lightest in terms of wind. Although Foxford is inland, it will experience these broader seasonal shifts. While coastal areas in Mayo might see a sea breeze lifting afternoon winds in summer, this effect is less pronounced inland. The data provided by The Wind Agent allows for monitoring of these seasonal changes, offering insight into how wind conditions evolve throughout the year in Foxford.

Exposure and shelter

Foxford's inland location, 18 km from the coast, means it is generally more sheltered than the highly exposed coastal areas of County Mayo. The county's wind climate notes that wind speeds fall inland. While the town itself may offer some local shelter due to buildings, and terrain features like Lough Conn (approximately 11 km away) and Nephin (approximately 17 km away) could influence localised wind patterns, the primary influence remains the regional south-westerly flow. Wind funnelling can occur in valleys or between structures, potentially increasing speeds in specific locations within the town. The precise instrument data from The Wind Agent helps to identify these local variations in exposure and shelter.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is valuable for several activities in Foxford. For the agriculture sector, common in County Mayo, knowing wind speed and direction is crucial for tasks such as spraying and silage timing. The tourism sector benefits from understanding wind conditions for outdoor activities, while local building and roofing work requires wind data for safety and planning. Although Foxford is not coastal, wind can still impact general outdoor pursuits like walking. The county also has a wind energy sector, and while Foxford is not at the site of the nearest wind farm (Bellacorick, ~46 km), understanding regional wind patterns is part of the broader energy context. The Wind Agent's data supports informed decisions across these local interests.

Near Foxford

Foxford is in Co. Mayo, one of 13 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Knock Airport (21 km), Ireland West Airport Knock EIKN (METAR) (21 km) and Newport (30 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Bellacorick Wind Farm, about 46 km away.

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