Wind forecast Mullingar today

Wind in Mullingar right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Mullingar

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 7 and 20 km/h (4 to 12 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 40 km/h (25 mph) at Mon 12:00. 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 49 km/h (30 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 Mullingar

Mullingar, or An Muileann gCearr, is situated in County Westmeath, approximately 75 km inland. The prevailing wind across Ireland is from the west or southwest, driven by Atlantic weather systems. In Mullingar, this typically means winds from the SW are common. While inland locations generally experience less wind than coastal areas, gusts can still significantly exceed the mean wind speed. The county's wind climate notes an approximate mean 10 m wind speed of 3.5-5.5 m/s, with higher values on exposed hills elsewhere in the county. Frontal systems crossing Ireland frequently bring strong winds, and the town benefits from station coverage for local measurements.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Mullingar follows the general Irish trend, with the windiest spells occurring in winter and early spring. During these periods, Atlantic depressions are more frequent and intense, leading to stronger winds. Summer and autumn are typically calmer. Gusts are a notable feature, particularly in open bogland areas within the county and where there is a fetch over Lough Ree. While Mullingar is inland, the influence of these weather systems means that even away from the coast, wind conditions can vary significantly throughout the year, impacting daily activities.

Exposure and shelter

As an inland town, Mullingar's wind exposure is influenced by its surrounding landscape of lakeland, farmland, and bogland. While not directly coastal, the county's notes indicate that open bogland and the fetch over Lough Ree can produce gusty squalls elsewhere in the county. Within the town itself, buildings and local topography will provide shelter from the wind, creating localised areas of reduced wind speed. Conversely, open spaces and elevated points within the town or its immediate vicinity may experience more direct exposure to the wind. Wind speeds at 10 m, 80 m, and 120 m heights will progressively increase due to less surface friction.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Wind forecasts are relevant for several sectors in Mullingar. In agriculture, wind speed and direction are critical for timing spraying operations and silage harvesting, ensuring effectiveness and minimising drift. For logistics, wind information can affect transport planning, particularly for high-sided vehicles. Tourism activities, including those around nearby spots like Midlands Boglands Boora or Lough Sheelin, can be impacted by wind conditions. Manufacturing operations may consider wind for ventilation or structural integrity. General activities like building and roofing, or recreational pursuits such as walking and GAA pitches, also benefit from understanding local wind patterns, especially regarding gusts and wind chill.

Near Mullingar

Mullingar is in Co. Westmeath, one of 8 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Mullingar (2 km), Dunsany (45 km) and Mt Dillon (48 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Mountlucas Wind Farm, about 28 km away.

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