Wind forecast Moville today

Wind in Moville right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Moville

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 3 and 21 km/h (2 to 13 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 40 km/h (25 mph) at Sun 21:00. 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 53 km/h (33 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 28 km/h (17 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Moville

Moville, or Bun an Phobail, is a coastal town in County Donegal. Being on the coast means it experiences direct exposure to winds, particularly those from the Atlantic. Wind speeds at 10 metres above ground level are typically higher on the coast than a few kilometres inland across County Donegal. Gusts, which are sudden brief increases in wind speed, will always exceed the mean wind speed. The county experiences a dominant south-westerly wind. Fronts approaching from the Atlantic can bring significant changes, and coastal observation stations, such as Malin Head, often register these changes several hours before inland locations. This provides an early indication of approaching weather systems for Moville.

Seasonal pattern

The wind patterns in Moville generally follow the seasonal trends observed across County Donegal. The strongest and gustiest conditions are typically experienced from November to February, coinciding with the passage of Atlantic depressions. Conversely, the period from June to August tends to be the lightest in terms of wind. During these summer months, a sea breeze can develop on coastal afternoons, temporarily increasing wind speeds. While the county's coastal mean 10-metre wind is roughly 6.5-8.5 m/s, Moville's specific exposure will influence its local conditions within this range.

Exposure and shelter

As a coastal town, Moville's exposure to wind can vary depending on the direction of the coastline and any local terrain. While the county's dominant wind is from the south-west, local topography can funnel or shelter winds. For instance, hills can provide shelter on their lee side, while gaps between hills or buildings can accelerate wind flow. The general principle is that coastal areas are often windier than inland locations. Moville's proximity to the coast means it is subject to these general coastal wind characteristics, though specific local features will modulate the precise conditions experienced at ground level.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is relevant for several activities in and around Moville. For the fishing sector, particularly around Greencastle Harbour, knowing wind speed and direction is important for passage planning and operations. Tourism, including surf and golf tourism, benefits from wind forecasts for planning outdoor activities. Farmers in the area use wind data for timing operations such as spraying and silage. For those involved in building and roofing, wind information is crucial for planning work and securing sites. General outdoor activities like walking and any sea-based pursuits also rely on understanding wind conditions.

Near Moville

Moville is in Co. Donegal, one of 19 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are City of Derry Airport EGAE (METAR) (18 km), Malin Head (28 km) and Belfast International Airport EGAA (METAR) (79 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Slieve Kirk Wind Farm, about 27 km away.

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