Wind forecast Kilcullen today

Wind in Kilcullen right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Kilcullen

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 6 and 23 km/h (4 to 14 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 43 km/h (27 mph) at Mon 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 48 km/h (30 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 30 km/h (19 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Kilcullen

Kilcullen (Cill Chuillinn) is situated in County Kildare, an inland county in Leinster. The prevailing winds across Ireland are from the westerly quarter, driven by Atlantic weather systems. Wind speeds generally increase with height and are typically higher over open ground than in built-up areas. Gusts, which are short-term increases in wind speed, will always exceed the mean wind speed. The county's wind climate notes indicate a mean 10 m wind speed roughly between 3.5-5.5 m/s, with higher speeds on exposed hills elsewhere in the county. Kilcullen, being inland and in a county with low-lying plains, experiences these general patterns. The Wind Agent provides live wind data for Kilcullen, including current conditions, a 48-hour table, and 7-day gust trends.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Kilcullen generally follows that of County Kildare. The county experiences its calmest conditions in summer and autumn. The windiest periods typically occur in winter and early spring, when frontal systems from the Atlantic frequently cross Ireland. During these times, stronger winds and higher gusts are more likely. While Kilcullen is not coastal, the broader weather patterns influencing Ireland mean that winter storms can bring significant wind events even to inland locations. The 7-day gust data provided by The Wind Agent can help in understanding these short-term variations and the impact of approaching weather systems.

Exposure and shelter

Kilcullen is located in an inland county characterised by low-lying plains, offering limited natural shelter. This open landscape means that wind can travel largely unobstructed. The county wind climate notes highlight that open farmland and areas like The Curragh plain, approximately 5 km away, can produce significant gusts, especially during winter. Within Kilcullen itself, buildings and local terrain features will offer some shelter, particularly on the lee side (downwind) of structures. However, outside of built-up areas, exposure is generally high. Wind speeds can be notably higher at heights above ground level, such as on roofs or elevated structures, compared to ground level readings.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Wind information is relevant for several activities in and around Kilcullen. For the significant horse racing and breeding sector, understanding wind conditions is important for race planning at nearby venues like The Curragh Racecourse and Punchestown Racecourse. In agriculture, wind data is crucial for tasks such as spraying and silage timing, where strong winds can affect application and drying. For logistics and aviation, particularly concerning Weston Airport EIWT approximately 30 km away, wind speed and direction are critical for operations. General activities such as building and roofing also benefit from accurate wind forecasts, as do outdoor pursuits like walking, where wind chill can be a factor. The Wind Agent provides precise, localised data to support these uses.

Near Kilcullen

Kilcullen is in Co. Kildare, one of 22 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Casement (28 km), Weston Airport EIWT (METAR) (30 km) and Oak Park (32 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Mountlucas Wind Farm, about 37 km away.

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