Wind forecast Navan today

Wind in Navan right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Navan

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 6 and 21 km/h (4 to 13 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 42 km/h (26 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 50 km/h (31 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 19 km/h (12 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Navan

Navan, or An Uaimh, is situated in County Meath, an inland county. Wind patterns here are influenced by its distance from the coast, approximately 29 km. While not directly coastal, the county does have a coastline to the east, and general atmospheric conditions affecting Ireland, such as Atlantic depressions, will impact Navan. Wind speeds tend to be lower inland compared to coastal areas. County-level approximate mean 10 m wind speeds are around 3.5-5 m/s inland. Gusts will typically exceed the mean wind speed, particularly during periods of stronger winds. The Wind Agent provides precise, live wind data for Navan, offering insights into current conditions, recent trends over 48 hours, and 7-day gust patterns.

Seasonal pattern

Ireland's wind climate generally sees stronger winds during winter months, often associated with westerly gales from Atlantic depressions. Spring can bring easterly winds, a distinctive Irish Sea pattern, though Navan's inland location means this effect may be less pronounced than on the immediate coast. Summer afternoons can experience a sea breeze effect near coastal areas of the county, which can add 2-4 m/s to wind speeds and shift wind direction onshore. However, due to Navan's inland position, this phenomenon will be significantly attenuated or absent here. Overall, the seasonal pattern for Navan will broadly follow the national trend of stronger winds in winter and lighter winds in summer.

Exposure and shelter

Navan is located within an inland county characterised by low-lying farmland and the Boyne Valley, offering limited natural shelter from the wind. The county's dominant wind direction is from the southwest. While the town itself is not coastal, the general exposure of the surrounding area means that wind can move relatively unimpeded across the landscape. Elsewhere in the county, open areas like the Boyne plain and the Hill of Tara are noted for experiencing strong gusts. Local topography, including buildings and other structures within Navan, will create localised areas of shelter or funnelling, influencing wind speed and direction at different points within the town. Wind observations are taken at 10 metres above ground level, representing general exposure.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is valuable for several sectors in Navan. For agriculture, including the Boyne Valley Tillage farmland nearby, wind data is critical for planning spraying, silage timing, and other field operations, as strong winds can lead to drift or make work impractical. The horse racing industry, with Navan Racecourse in close proximity, monitors wind for race conditions. Building and roofing work in the commuter belt benefits from knowing wind speeds for safety and operational efficiency. For logistics, understanding wind conditions can impact transport and outdoor loading. General activities like walking are also affected by wind, particularly wind chill. The Wind Agent provides the precise data needed for these local applications.

Near Navan

Navan is in Co. Meath, one of 17 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Dunsany (15 km), Weston Airport EIWT (METAR) (36 km) and Dublin Airport EIDW (METAR) (37 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Mountlucas Wind Farm, about 56 km away.

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