Wind forecast Oldcastle today

Wind in Oldcastle right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Oldcastle

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 5 and 24 km/h (3 to 15 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 44 km/h (27 mph) at Mon 11:00. 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 52 km/h (32 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 22 km/h (14 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Oldcastle

Oldcastle, or An Seanchaisleán, is located in County Meath, an inland county with a dominant wind from the southwest. Wind observations in the county suggest mean speeds of approximately 3.5-5 m/s inland. Gusts typically exceed the mean wind speed, particularly during periods of stronger winds. The wind in Oldcastle is influenced by general Irish weather patterns, including Atlantic depressions which bring strong westerly winds, especially during winter months. While the county has a coastline, Oldcastle is situated 54 km from the coast, meaning it experiences less direct coastal influence than locations such as Mornington, which can see sea breezes. The Wind Agent provides current wind measurements for Oldcastle, alongside 48-hour and 7-day gust data.

Seasonal pattern

Winter typically brings stronger winds to Ireland, with westerly gales being common. Oldcastle, like other inland areas, will experience these patterns. Spring can see easterly winds, and summer afternoons, particularly closer to the coast elsewhere in Meath, may experience a sea breeze effect, adding 2-4 m/s to wind speeds and shifting direction onshore. However, due to Oldcastle's inland location, this sea breeze effect is likely to be less pronounced than at the coast. Overall, the general pattern of stronger winds in winter and lighter, more variable winds in summer holds true, though local conditions can always lead to exceptions.

Exposure and shelter

Oldcastle is located in an inland county characterised by low-lying farmland and the Boyne Valley. While the county notes indicate limited shelter across much of the area, specific local features such as buildings, trees, or slight undulations in the terrain can offer shelter from the wind. Wind speeds can be lower in the lee of such obstacles. Conversely, open areas, such as the open Boyne plain elsewhere in the county, can experience stronger gusts. Oldcastle's position, 54 km from the coast, means it is less exposed to the direct effects of coastal winds compared to coastal parts of Meath, but it remains subject to the broader regional wind climate.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Understanding wind conditions is important for various activities in and around Oldcastle. For agriculture, a key sector in County Meath, wind forecasts are vital for planning activities such as spraying, silage timing, and managing livestock. Building and roofing work requires awareness of wind speeds for safety and material handling. The local GAA pitches will see wind affecting ball trajectory. For general outdoor activities like walking, knowing the wind strength and direction, along with potential wind chill, can inform planning. The nearby Lough Sheelin, approximately 12 km away, would also see water-based activities influenced by wind conditions.

Near Oldcastle

Oldcastle is in Co. Meath, one of 17 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Mullingar (28 km), Ballyhaise (33 km) and Dunsany (43 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Mountlucas Wind Farm, about 54 km away.

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