Wind forecast Newry today

Wind in Newry right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Newry

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 4 and 19 km/h (2 to 12 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 40 km/h (25 mph) at Mon 13:00. 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 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 Newry

Newry, or Iúir Cinn Trá, is situated approximately 10 km inland in County Down. Being inland, Newry generally experiences lower average wind speeds compared to coastal areas. The dominant wind direction across County Down is southwesterly, and this pattern typically influences Newry. While average wind speeds are lower inland, gusts can still be significant, especially during periods of strong Atlantic depressions. These gusts, which are short-duration peaks in wind speed, can exceed the mean wind speed by a considerable margin. The Wind Agent provides precise, localised data for Newry, showing both current conditions and trends over 48 hours and 7 days, which is valuable for understanding these variations.

Seasonal pattern

Across Ireland, the strongest winds are typically observed during the winter months, from October to March, when Atlantic depressions are more frequent and intense. During this period, southwesterly and north-westerly winds are often associated with the highest wind speeds. Summer months, from May to August, generally bring lighter winds, although local thermal effects can sometimes generate a sea breeze on warm, sunny afternoons in coastal areas, which may have some attenuated effect further inland. The 48-hour and 7-day gust data on The Wind Agent provides a clear picture of immediate and short-term trends, complementing the understanding of these seasonal patterns.

Exposure and shelter

Newry's inland location means it benefits from some shelter compared to the more exposed coastal parts of County Down. General topography can influence local wind patterns, with hills offering shelter on their leeward side and potentially channelling wind through valleys or passes. Buildings within the town also create localised areas of shelter and increased turbulence. While the county's coastal mean 10 m wind is roughly 5.5-7.5 m/s, inland areas typically experience around 4-5.5 m/s, according to approximate ERA5-like data. Strong funnelled easterlies and westerly gusts can occur elsewhere in the county, particularly in areas like the Mourne passes and the Ards peninsula, but Newry's specific exposure will be determined by its immediate surroundings.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Understanding wind conditions is important for various activities in and around Newry. For the agri-food sector and farming, wind forecasts are crucial for planning activities such as spraying and silage timing, where wind can affect drift and efficiency. Building and roofing work requires knowledge of wind strength, particularly gusts, for safety and material handling. For leisure activities like walking, wind chill needs to be considered, especially in open areas. Although Newry is inland, nearby spots like Warrenpoint Port and Carlingford Marina indicate marine leisure is a factor in the wider region, where wind is a primary concern for sailing and other water sports.

Near Newry

Newry is in Co. Down, one of 37 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Belfast International Airport EGAA (METAR) (54 km), George Best Belfast City Airport EGAC (METAR) (57 km) and Ballyhaise (65 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Bessy Bell Wind Farm, about 83 km away.

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