Wind forecast Gweedore today

Wind in Gweedore right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Gweedore

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 4 and 27 km/h (2 to 17 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 53 km/h (33 mph) at Mon 02:00. 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 61 km/h (38 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 33 km/h (21 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Gweedore

Gweedore (Gaoth Dobhair) is situated in County Donegal, approximately 5 km inland. Wind conditions here are influenced by the county's Atlantic exposure. While not directly on the coast, its proximity means it experiences wind patterns typical of coastal areas, though generally less intense than the immediate shoreline. County Donegal's coastal mean 10 m wind is roughly 6.5-8.5 m/s, falling to about 5-7 m/s a few km inland, which provides an approximate guide for Gweedore. Gusts, which are short, sudden increases in wind speed, will typically exceed the mean wind speed. The prevailing wind direction across Ireland is from the west or southwest, and this is also the dominant wind direction for County Donegal.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Gweedore follows the broader trend for County Donegal. The strongest and gustiest conditions are generally observed from November to February, driven by Atlantic depressions. Conversely, the period from June to August typically experiences the lightest winds. During summer afternoons, a sea breeze can develop along the coast, which may extend inland to some degree, lifting wind speeds in the area. Coastal stations and offshore buoys in County Donegal can provide an early indication of approaching weather fronts, often leading the interior by several hours.

Exposure and shelter

Gweedore's location 5 km inland means it experiences some shelter compared to the immediate coastline, but it remains influenced by the Atlantic. Exposure in County Donegal is high on headlands and hills. While Gweedore itself is not directly on the coast, the county's deeply indented Atlantic coast means that even a short distance inland, wind can be a factor. Terrain can create localised funnelling effects, increasing wind speed in certain areas, or provide shelter in the lee of hills or buildings. The nearby mountain of Errigal, approximately 8 km away, may also influence local wind patterns to some extent.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is relevant for several activities in Gweedore. For agriculture, wind data assists in timing operations such as spraying and silage. The tourism sector, including surf tourism at nearby Magheraroarty, benefits from knowing wind conditions. For general outdoor activities like walking, understanding wind speed and direction is important, especially considering potential wind chill. Building and roofing work requires precise wind information for planning and operational safety. Wind energy is a significant sector in County Donegal, and local wind data is crucial for the operation and maintenance of facilities like the Corkermore Wind Farm, approximately 17 km away.

Near Gweedore

Gweedore is in Co. Donegal, one of 19 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Donegal Airport EIDL (METAR) (7 km), Finner (62 km) and Malin Head (67 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Corkermore Wind Farm, about 17 km away.

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