Wind forecast Lifford today

Wind in Lifford right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Lifford

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 4 and 21 km/h (2 to 13 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 42 km/h (26 mph) at Mon 05:00. 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 Thu 8/10 with gusts to 45 km/h (28 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 23 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 Lifford

Lifford, or Leifear, is situated in County Donegal, approximately 18 km from the coast. As an inland location, Lifford experiences wind patterns that differ from coastal areas, typically being less exposed. The prevailing wind direction across County Donegal is from the south-west. While the county's coastal mean 10 m wind is approximately 6.5-8.5 m/s, inland areas like Lifford would generally experience lower average speeds, estimated at about 5-7 m/s. Gusts will, as elsewhere, exceed the mean wind speed. The Wind Agent provides precise, localised wind data for Lifford, offering current conditions, a 48-hour table, and 7-day gust trends to understand these dynamics.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Lifford generally follows that of County Donegal. The strongest and gustiest conditions are typically observed from November to February, influenced by Atlantic depressions. Conversely, the lightest winds usually occur from June to August. During summer afternoons, a sea breeze can develop in coastal areas elsewhere in the county, which may have some indirect, though diminished, influence inland. The wind patterns are primarily driven by large-scale weather systems moving across the North Atlantic. Coastal observation stations and offshore buoys can provide an early indication of approaching fronts, often several hours before they affect inland locations like Lifford.

Exposure and shelter

Lifford's inland position, 18 km from the coast, means it benefits from some shelter compared to the highly exposed headlands and hills found elsewhere in County Donegal. Wind speeds in Lifford will generally be lower than those experienced along the county's deeply indented Atlantic coastline. Local terrain, such as buildings and any localised rises or depressions in the landscape, can create areas of both shelter and funnelling, influencing wind flow at ground level. While the county experiences significant exposure, particularly in areas like Malin Head or Bloody Foreland, Lifford's specific location will moderate these effects. The precise instrument data from The Wind Agent helps to understand these local variations.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is valuable for various activities in Lifford. For agriculture, a key sector in County Donegal, wind data is crucial for timing spraying operations and silage making. Building and roofing work also relies on understanding wind conditions for operational planning and safety. While Lifford is not coastal, wind can still impact outdoor activities such as walking. For those involved in the county's wind energy sector, understanding local wind patterns is fundamental. The nearby Bessy Bell Wind Farm indicates the regional importance of wind as a resource. The Wind Agent provides the precise data needed for informed decision-making across these sectors.

Near Lifford

Lifford is in Co. Donegal, one of 19 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are City of Derry Airport EGAE (METAR) (31 km), Donegal Airport EIDL (METAR) (60 km) and Malin Head (61 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Bessy Bell Wind Farm, about 20 km away.

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