Wind forecast Laytown today

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Meteogram and wind rose for Laytown

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 7 and 26 km/h (4 to 16 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 46 km/h (29 mph) at Mon 13:00. 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 50 km/h (31 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 22 km/h (14 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Laytown

Laytown, or An Inse, is situated on the coast of County Meath. The dominant wind direction across County Meath is from the southwest, a pattern influenced by the prevailing Atlantic weather systems that affect Ireland. These systems frequently bring westerly gales, particularly during winter months. Wind speeds are generally higher at the coast compared to inland areas. While county-level coastal mean 10-meter wind speeds are roughly 4.5-6 meters per second, and inland around 3.5-5 meters per second, local conditions in Laytown will be influenced by its immediate coastal setting. Gusts, which are short, sudden increases in wind speed, will typically exceed the mean wind speed and are important for understanding peak forces on structures and objects.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind patterns in Laytown reflect those of the wider east coast of Ireland. Winter typically brings the strongest winds, often associated with westerly gales from Atlantic depressions. While the east coast can be partly sheltered from these pure westerly flows, strong winds remain common. Spring may see an increase in easterly winds, a distinctive Irish Sea pattern. During summer afternoons, a sea breeze can develop. This phenomenon occurs when the land heats up more quickly than the sea, creating a pressure difference that draws cooler air onshore. This can add an approximate 2-4 meters per second to the wind speed near the coast and shift the wind direction to an onshore flow.

Exposure and shelter

As a coastal town, Laytown is directly exposed to winds from the sea. The degree of exposure will depend on the precise orientation of the coastline and the direction of the wind. Coastal areas generally experience higher wind speeds than inland locations due to less friction from terrain. While the county is characterised by low-lying farmland, immediate local topography, such as buildings or small rises, can provide some shelter from the wind in their lee. Conversely, funnelling effects can occur in gaps between structures, potentially increasing wind speeds locally. Understanding both broad exposure and localised shelter is important for assessing wind conditions in Laytown.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Wind forecasts are relevant for several activities in and around Laytown. For agriculture, which is a key sector in County Meath, wind speed and direction are critical for spraying operations and for timing silage harvesting. Building and roofing work in the town requires careful consideration of wind conditions, particularly gusts, which can affect material handling and worker operations. For those involved in horse racing, another significant county sector, wind can influence race conditions. Coastal activities, including walking along the shore, are directly impacted by wind strength and direction, as is the experience of wind chill. The logistics sector also considers wind for transport planning.

Near Laytown

Laytown is in Co. Meath, one of 17 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Dublin Airport (28 km), Dublin Airport EIDW (METAR) (29 km) and Dunsany (33 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Mountlucas Wind Farm, about 80 km away.

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