Wind forecast Newtown Cunningham today

Wind in Newtown Cunningham right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Newtown Cunningham

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 3 and 21 km/h (2 to 13 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 39 km/h (24 mph) at Mon 00:00. 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 Sat 10/10 with gusts to 47 km/h (29 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 Newtown Cunningham

Newtown Cunningham, or An Baile Nua, is situated in County Donegal, a county characterised by its northerly position and deeply indented Atlantic coastline. Wind conditions here are influenced by Atlantic weather systems. The county experiences a dominant south-westerly wind. While coastal areas generally record higher wind speeds, inland locations like Newtown Cunningham, approximately 3 km from the coast, will experience slightly reduced mean wind speeds compared to exposed headlands. Gusts, which are sudden, brief increases in wind speed, will typically exceed the mean wind speed. The Wind Agent provides current wind data, a 48-hour table, and 7-day gust forecasts to assist in understanding local wind patterns.

Seasonal pattern

In County Donegal, the strongest and gustiest wind conditions typically occur from November to February, driven by Atlantic depressions. Conversely, the period from June to August generally experiences the lightest winds. 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, such as Malin Head, can provide an early indication of approaching weather fronts, often several hours before they affect inland areas. This seasonal variation means that activities sensitive to wind will require different considerations throughout the year.

Exposure and shelter

Newtown Cunningham is a coastal town in County Donegal. While coastal, its specific exposure to wind will depend on local topography and the direction of the coastline at that point. The general county wind climate indicates that exposure is high on headlands and hills. Inland areas, even those close to the coast, can experience some degree of shelter compared to the most exposed coastal locations. Buildings and other local features can create both shelter and funnelling effects, altering local wind patterns. Wind speeds at 10 metres above ground are generally higher than at lower levels, and wind speeds at 80 metres or 120 metres, relevant for wind energy, will be higher still.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind forecasts are relevant for several activities in and around Newtown Cunningham. For agriculture, which is a sector in Donegal, wind data is important for planning activities such as spraying and silage timing. The wind energy sector also benefits from precise wind data for operational planning. Given the town's coastal proximity, sea uses will consider wind for safety and planning. For general outdoor activities like walking or local sporting events on GAA pitches, understanding wind speed and gust potential is important. Building and roofing work also requires wind assessment for operational safety and material handling.

Near Newtown Cunningham

Newtown Cunningham is in Co. Donegal, one of 19 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are City of Derry Airport EGAE (METAR) (23 km), Malin Head (43 km) and Donegal Airport EIDL (METAR) (53 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Slieve Kirk Wind Farm, about 19 km away.

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