Wind forecast Moate today

Wind in Moate right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Moate

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 39 km/h (24 mph) at Mon 10:00. 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 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 Moate

Moate, located in County Westmeath, is an inland town approximately 86 km from the coast. As with much of Ireland, the prevailing winds are from the west and southwest, driven by Atlantic weather systems. While inland locations typically experience less wind than coastal areas, gusts can still significantly exceed the mean wind speed. The county's mean 10 m wind speed is roughly 3.5-5.5 m/s, with higher values on exposed hills elsewhere in the county. The Wind Agent provides live data for Moate, including current conditions, a 48-hour table, and 7-day gust trends, offering precise local wind information.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Moate generally aligns with that of County Westmeath. The windiest periods typically occur in winter and early spring, when frontal systems frequently cross the country. Conversely, summer and autumn are often the calmest seasons. While Moate is not coastal, the county notes indicate that open bogland and the fetch from Lough Ree elsewhere in the county can produce gusty squalls. These general seasonal trends influence local conditions, with stronger winds and more frequent gusts expected outside of the summer and autumn months.

Exposure and shelter

Moate's inland location within an agricultural and bogland landscape means its exposure to wind is influenced by local topography and structures. Buildings and stands of trees can provide shelter, creating localised areas of reduced wind speed, particularly on their leeward side. However, open areas, such as farmland, will be more exposed. While the county notes mention gust hotspots like Lough Ree fetch and open bogland elsewhere in Westmeath, Moate's specific exposure will depend on its immediate surroundings. Wind speeds at 10 m, 80 m, and 120 m heights typically increase with elevation, reflecting less surface friction at higher levels.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is valuable for several sectors in and around Moate. For agriculture, a key sector in County Westmeath, wind data is crucial for planning activities such as spraying and silage timing, where wind speed and direction can affect efficacy and drift. Logistics, another significant sector, benefits from understanding wind conditions for vehicle stability and fuel efficiency. Building and roofing work requires wind awareness for operational planning. For those engaged in walking or other outdoor activities, understanding gust potential and wind chill can inform preparations. The Wind Agent's data supports these local applications by providing precise, up-to-date wind information.

Near Moate

Moate is in Co. Westmeath, one of 8 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Mullingar (24 km), Mt Dillon (26 km) and Gurteen (59 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Sliabh Bawn Wind Farm, about 32 km away.

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