Wind forecast Killaloe today

Wind in Killaloe right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Killaloe

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 6 and 21 km/h (4 to 13 mph), mostly from the SSW. The strongest gust is 40 km/h (25 mph) at Mon 12:00. 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 55 km/h (34 mph). The calmest is Sun 4/10, gusts to 31 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 Killaloe

Killaloe, or Cill Dalua, is situated in County Clare, approximately 25 km from the coast. This inland location means that wind conditions here are generally less exposed than on the immediate coastline. While the county experiences mean 10 m wind speeds of roughly 6.5-8.5 m/s along the coast, these typically fall to about 5-7 m/s a few kilometres inland. Wind gusts will, at times, significantly exceed the mean wind speed. The prevailing wind direction across County Clare is from the south-west, influencing the general wind patterns experienced in Killaloe. Strongest winds and gustiest conditions are typically observed from November to February, associated with Atlantic depressions.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Killaloe generally follows the broader trends for County Clare. The period from November to February typically brings the strongest and gustiest winds, driven by Atlantic depressions. Conversely, the months from June to August are usually the lightest in terms of wind speeds. While coastal areas may experience a lift in afternoon winds due to sea breezes during summer, this effect is less pronounced in inland locations like Killaloe. Throughout the year, the county's dominant wind direction from the south-west will be a significant factor in local wind conditions.

Exposure and shelter

As an inland town, Killaloe benefits from some shelter compared to the more exposed coastal areas of County Clare. The county's Atlantic coastline, from Loop Head to the Burren, faces significant exposure, with specific gust hotspots identified at the Cliffs of Moher and Loop Head. While these extreme conditions are county-level and not directly applicable to Killaloe, the general principle holds that inland locations are less exposed. Local topography, such as hills or buildings, can provide further shelter from the wind, creating areas of reduced wind speed, especially in their lee. However, funnelling effects can also occur in narrower passages or between structures, potentially increasing wind speeds locally.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind forecasts are relevant for several activities in and around Killaloe. For agriculture, wind speed and direction are important for planning spraying and silage timing. Building and roofing work requires an understanding of wind conditions for safety and material handling. For those engaged in watersports on Lough Derg, such as at Lough Derg Dromineer or Lough Derg Windsurf, detailed wind information is essential for planning activities. The nearby Castletroy Golf Club and other outdoor recreational pursuits also benefit from knowing the expected wind, which can affect conditions for walking or playing sports on GAA pitches. Wind forecasts assist in assessing potential wind chill, which is relevant for anyone spending time outdoors.

Near Killaloe

Killaloe is in Co. Clare, one of 9 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Shannon Airport EINN (METAR) (34 km), Shannon Airport (35 km) and Gurteen (40 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Derrybrien Wind Farm, about 32 km away.

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