Wind forecast Inishcrone today

Wind in Inishcrone right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Inishcrone

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 2 and 24 km/h (1 to 15 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 44 km/h (27 mph) at Mon 05:00. 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 27 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 Inishcrone

Inishcrone, or Inis Crabhann, is a coastal town in County Sligo, located approximately 1 km from the coast. This proximity to the Atlantic Ocean means the town experiences a broadly maritime wind climate. Winds in this region are predominantly from the southwest, a common pattern across the west of Ireland due to Atlantic weather systems. While mean wind speeds provide an average, gusts, which are sudden, brief increases in wind speed, will always exceed the mean. The Wind Agent provides observed wind data for the past 48 hours and a 7-day gust forecast, offering insight into both current conditions and expected changes. The coastal exposure means that wind conditions can change relatively quickly, particularly with the passage of weather fronts.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Inishcrone largely follows the general trend for County Sligo and the Atlantic coast. The strongest and gustiest conditions are typically observed from November to February, driven by active Atlantic depressions. Conversely, the period from June to August generally experiences the lightest winds. During these summer months, a sea breeze can develop on coastal afternoons, which may lift local wind speeds. This local effect is a result of differential heating between land and sea. Coastal stations and offshore buoys in the wider region often provide an early indication of approaching fronts, leading conditions further inland by several hours.

Exposure and shelter

As a coastal town, Inishcrone is exposed to winds directly off the Atlantic. The general county-level pattern suggests coastal mean 10 m wind speeds are roughly 6.5-8.5 m/s, with speeds falling a few kilometres inland. While The Wind Agent's data reflects the conditions at its specific measurement point, local topography can influence wind flow. Shelter from buildings or terrain can reduce wind speeds at ground level. However, higher elevations, such as 10 m, 80 m, or 120 m, will typically experience less obstruction and thus higher wind speeds. Wind chill is also a factor, as the perceived temperature can be significantly lower in windy conditions.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is valuable for several activities in and around Inishcrone. For the significant tourism and surf & golf sectors, wind forecasts are crucial for planning outdoor activities, assessing conditions for surfing at Enniscrone or Easkey, and golf at Enniscrone Golf Club. Farmers in the area use wind data to time operations such as spraying and silage, where wind speed and direction affect efficacy and drift. For building and roofing work, wind conditions directly impact safety and operational efficiency. General outdoor pursuits like walking, and any sea use, also benefit from understanding expected wind speeds and gusts.

Near Inishcrone

Inishcrone is in Co. Sligo, one of 7 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Sligo Airport EISG (METAR) (33 km), Knock Airport (38 km) and Ireland West Airport Knock EIKN (METAR) (38 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Bellacorick Wind Farm, about 46 km away.

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