Wind forecast Kingscourt today

Wind in Kingscourt right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Kingscourt

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 4 and 25 km/h (2 to 16 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 48 km/h (30 mph) at Mon 11:00. 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 50 km/h (31 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 19 km/h (12 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Kingscourt

Kingscourt, or Dún An Ri, is located in County Cavan, an inland county with a dominant south-westerly wind. The prevailing westerly and south-westerly winds across Ireland, driven by Atlantic depressions, are a primary influence. While the county generally experiences mean 10-metre wind speeds in the range of approximately 3.5-5.5 metres per second, these figures can be higher in more exposed areas. Gusts, which are sudden, brief increases in wind speed, will always exceed the mean wind speed. The Wind Agent provides current wind conditions, a 48-hour table, and 7-day gust forecasts to help understand these variations in Kingscourt. As an inland location, Kingscourt will typically experience less strong winds compared to coastal areas of Ireland.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Kingscourt, reflecting County Cavan's climate, shows that the calmest conditions are generally observed in summer and autumn. The windiest periods typically occur in winter and early spring, when frontal systems frequently cross Ireland. During these times, stronger winds and higher gusts are more common. While the county notes indicate that hills and open bogland elsewhere in the county can see significant gusts, Kingscourt itself, being inland and not on such terrain, will experience a moderated version of these patterns. Summer afternoons may occasionally see localised thermal effects, but a true sea breeze is not a factor given the distance from the coast.

Exposure and shelter

Kingscourt is situated in an inland drumlin lakeland county, approximately 28 kilometres from the coast. This inland location generally provides more shelter compared to coastal areas. Local topography, including buildings and small hills, can create both shelter and funnelling effects. Shelter is found on the lee side of obstructions, where wind speeds are reduced. Conversely, wind can be funnelled and accelerated through gaps or between structures. While County Cavan's wind climate notes mention that lakes can add fetch for squalls, the specific impact on Kingscourt depends on its immediate surroundings. The precise instrument readings from The Wind Agent will reflect these localised effects on wind conditions.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Understanding wind conditions is important for several sectors in and around Kingscourt. For agriculture and food processing, wind can affect crop spraying, silage timing, and the movement of dust or odours. Manufacturing operations may need to consider wind for outdoor work, material handling, or air quality. Tourism activities, such as golf at nearby Headfort or Concra Wood Golf Clubs, are directly impacted by wind, affecting playability and comfort. Building and roofing work requires accurate wind information for safety and operational planning. For general outdoor activities like walking or local GAA pitches, wind speed and direction, particularly gust strength, are key factors for comfort and activity planning.

Near Kingscourt

Kingscourt is in Co. Cavan, one of 9 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Ballyhaise (37 km), Dunsany (44 km) and Mullingar (55 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Slieve Rushen Wind Farm, about 67 km away.

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