Wind forecast Limavady today

Wind in Limavady right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Limavady

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 3 and 20 km/h (2 to 12 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 40 km/h (25 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 Fri 9/10 with gusts to 52 km/h (32 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 25 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 Limavady

Limavady, or Léim an Mhadaidh, is situated in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The town is approximately 5 km from the coast, placing it in an inland setting. Wind conditions here are generally influenced by the broader weather patterns affecting Ulster, particularly Atlantic depressions. While coastal areas of County Londonderry experience mean 10 m wind speeds of roughly 5.5-7.5 m/s, inland locations like Limavady typically see lower averages, around 4-5.5 m/s, based on approximate county-level ERA5-like data. Gusts will consistently exceed these mean wind speeds, especially during periods of strong synoptic flow. The prevailing wind direction for County Londonderry is southwesterly, which often brings the strongest winds to the region.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Limavady follows the general trend for Ireland, with stronger winds typically observed during the winter months. Winter southwesterlies and north-westerlies are noted as bringing the strongest wind to County Londonderry. Conversely, summer months generally feature lighter winds, though sea breezes can develop on warm, sunny afternoons when the land heats up faster than the sea. These local breezes can create a temporary increase in wind speed near the coast, though their influence diminishes inland towards Limavady. The overall annual cycle is driven by the frequency and intensity of Atlantic weather systems.

Exposure and shelter

As an inland town approximately 5 km from the coast, Limavady benefits from some shelter compared to the highly exposed coastline of County Londonderry. The county's north-facing coast, from Magilligan to Portstewart, is very exposed to northwest winds, with the Sperrin uplands behind. While Limavady is not directly on this exposed coast, its proximity means it can still experience strong winds, particularly when the regional flow is robust. Local topography, such as buildings and minor terrain features, can create microclimates of shelter or funnelling effects within the town itself. Gust hotspots elsewhere in the county, such as Binevenagh and Sperrins ridgelines, demonstrate how terrain can accelerate wind, but these are not specific to Limavady.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is valuable for several sectors in and around Limavady. In agriculture, a key sector in County Londonderry, wind data is crucial for planning spraying operations, silage timing, and managing livestock exposure. For building and roofing work, understanding wind speed and direction is essential for safety and material handling. Those involved in tourism in the county, and individuals walking or engaging in outdoor activities, can use wind forecasts to plan their excursions and dress appropriately for wind chill. While Limavady is inland, the nearby City of Derry Airport (EGAE) provides METAR observations, which can offer an early indication of approaching fronts for the wider area.

Near Limavady

Limavady is in Co. Derry / Londonderry, one of 18 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are City of Derry Airport EGAE (METAR) (13 km), Malin Head (43 km) and Belfast International Airport EGAA (METAR) (64 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Altahullion Wind Farm, about 14 km away.

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