Wind forecast Moycullen today

Wind in Moycullen right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Moycullen

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 5 and 25 km/h (3 to 16 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 45 km/h (28 mph) at Sun 14:00. 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 59 km/h (37 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 24 km/h (15 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Moycullen

Moycullen, or Maigh Cuilinn, is located in County Galway, approximately 9 km inland. Wind patterns here are influenced by its position relative to the Atlantic. While not directly on the coast, Moycullen experiences wind conditions that are generally less intense than the immediate coastline but still reflect the prevailing southwesterly winds common to the county. Gusts will typically exceed the mean wind speed, particularly during periods of stronger winds. County Galway's coastal areas experience mean 10 m wind speeds of roughly 6.5-8.5 m/s, which typically decrease to about 5-7 m/s a few kilometres inland. Moycullen's inland location means it benefits from some sheltering effects compared to exposed coastal sites.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Moycullen largely mirrors that of County Galway. The strongest and gustiest conditions are typically observed from November to February, driven by Atlantic depressions. During these months, the passage of weather fronts can bring significant changes in wind speed and direction. Conversely, the lightest winds are generally experienced from June to August. While sea breezes can lift afternoon wind speeds on the coast during summer, this effect is less pronounced inland in Moycullen due to its distance from the sea. Overall, the county's wind climate is dominated by westerly airflows from the Atlantic.

Exposure and shelter

Moycullen's inland position, approximately 9 km from the coast, means it experiences some shelter compared to the more exposed coastal areas of County Galway. While the county's dominant wind direction is southwesterly, local terrain features around Moycullen can influence wind flow, creating areas of both increased exposure and shelter. Buildings and local topography can funnel winds, increasing speeds in some specific locations, or provide shelter in their lee. The general principle is that inland areas are less exposed than the immediate coastline, and wind speeds tend to decrease with distance from the sea. The nearby Lough Corrib may also have some localised effects on wind patterns.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is valuable for several activities in Moycullen. For farming, understanding wind speed and direction is important for timing spraying operations and silage cutting to maximise effectiveness and minimise drift. Building and roofing work requires knowledge of wind conditions for operational planning and worker considerations. For those involved in tourism in the wider county, wind forecasts can help plan outdoor activities. The presence of a wind energy sector in County Galway, including the Cloosh Valley Wind Farm, highlights the regional importance of wind data. For recreational activities such as walking, awareness of wind chill and gust potential is useful, even for a town of 1,000-2,000 people.

Near Moycullen

Moycullen is in Co. Galway, one of 14 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Athenry (26 km), Claremorris (43 km) and Mace Head (48 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Cloosh Valley Wind Farm, about 16 km away.

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