Wind forecast Newmarket on Fergus today

Wind in Newmarket on Fergus right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Newmarket on Fergus

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 9 and 19 km/h (6 to 12 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 36 km/h (22 mph) at Sun 15:00. 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 27 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 Newmarket on Fergus

Newmarket on Fergus, or Cora Chaitlín, is situated in County Clare, approximately 4 km from the coast. The prevailing winds across Ireland are from the west and southwest, and this pattern generally holds for County Clare. Winds are typically stronger on the coast and tend to decrease a few kilometres inland. County Clare experiences a coastal mean 10 m wind of roughly 6.5-8.5 m/s, with values falling to about 5-7 m/s a few kilometres inland. Gusts, which are short, sudden increases in wind speed, will always exceed the mean wind speed. The local topography around Newmarket on Fergus will influence how these broader wind patterns are experienced at ground level.

Seasonal pattern

In County Clare, the strongest and gustiest winds are typically observed from November to February, driven by Atlantic depressions. Conversely, the period from June to August tends to be the lightest. During summer afternoons, a sea breeze can develop along the coast, which may extend inland and temporarily increase wind speeds. Coastal observing stations and offshore buoys in County Clare can provide an early indication of approaching fronts, often leading inland locations by several hours. This seasonal variation is a general pattern across the region, with local conditions in Newmarket on Fergus being a nuanced reflection of these broader trends.

Exposure and shelter

Newmarket on Fergus is located 4 km from the coast, meaning it benefits from some shelter compared to directly exposed coastal areas. While County Clare has an Atlantic coastline, the specific exposure of Newmarket on Fergus will depend on local terrain features. Buildings and other structures can provide shelter from the wind, creating calmer conditions immediately downwind. Conversely, gaps between structures or certain topographical features can funnel wind, leading to localised increases in speed. The general county-level wind climate indicates that locations a few kilometres inland experience somewhat reduced wind speeds compared to the immediate coast.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is valuable for several activities in and around Newmarket on Fergus. For agriculture, wind speed and direction are critical for timing spraying operations and silage cutting. Those involved in building and roofing work need to consider wind conditions for operational planning and worker comfort. Given the proximity to Dromoland Castle Golf Club, golfers may find wind data useful for course strategy. Shannon Airport EINN, located nearby, relies heavily on precise wind data for aviation operations. For general walking or outdoor activities, understanding the wind helps in planning for comfort, particularly regarding wind chill.

Near Newmarket on Fergus

Newmarket on Fergus is in Co. Clare, one of 9 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Shannon Airport EINN (METAR) (7 km), Shannon Airport (8 km) and Athenry (59 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Derrybrien Wind Farm, about 41 km away.

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