Wind forecast Kinlough today

Wind in Kinlough right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Kinlough

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 4 and 23 km/h (2 to 14 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 45 km/h (28 mph) at Mon 08:00. 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 Sat 10/10 with gusts to 54 km/h (34 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 26 km/h (16 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Kinlough

Kinlough, or Cionn Locha, is located in County Leitrim, approximately 3 km from the coast. The prevailing winds across Ireland are westerlies, and Atlantic depressions frequently bring wind and rain, particularly during the cooler months. While the county's dominant wind direction is from the southwest, local topography can influence wind flow. Wind speeds are generally higher at exposed coastal locations compared to more sheltered inland areas. Gusts, which are short, sudden increases in wind speed, will typically exceed the mean wind speed. The live data for Kinlough, along with the 48-hour table and 7-day gust summary, provides specific insights into current and recent wind conditions here.

Seasonal pattern

County Leitrim generally experiences its windiest periods in winter and early spring, as frontal systems from the Atlantic cross the country. Wind speeds tend to be calmer during summer and autumn. While the mean 10 m wind speed for the county is approximately 3.5-5.5 m/s, higher speeds are expected on exposed hills elsewhere in the county. Gust hotspots, such as uplands near Lough Allen and exposed bogland, see strong gusts, particularly in winter. During summer afternoons, a sea breeze effect can sometimes be observed in coastal areas, which may influence conditions in Kinlough due to its proximity to the coast.

Exposure and shelter

Kinlough's location, being coastal but 3 km inland, means its exposure to wind can vary. Coastal areas are generally more exposed than inland locations. However, the specific direction of the coastline and any local terrain features will influence how directly exposed Kinlough is to winds from different directions. Shelter can be found in the lee of hills or substantial buildings, where wind speeds will be reduced. Conversely, funnelling effects can occur in valleys or between structures, potentially increasing wind speeds locally. The live data for Kinlough provides direct measurement of the local wind conditions, reflecting these influences.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Understanding wind conditions is important for various activities in and around Kinlough. For agriculture, wind speed and direction are critical for timing spraying operations and silage making. The tourism and angling sectors benefit from wind information for planning outdoor activities, including golf at Bundoran Golf Club and surfing at Bundoran and Rossnowlagh, where wind affects wave conditions. Forestry operations also consider wind for safety and efficiency. For general outdoor activities such as walking, wind chill is a factor to consider, particularly in cooler conditions. Building and roofing work also requires awareness of wind speeds for safety and material handling.

Near Kinlough

Kinlough is in Co. Leitrim, one of 3 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Finner (5 km), Sligo Airport EISG (METAR) (28 km) and Markree (32 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Garvagh Glebe Wind Farm, about 38 km away.

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