Wind forecast Portglenone today

Wind in Portglenone right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Portglenone

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 1 and 18 km/h (1 to 11 mph), mostly from the SSW. The strongest gust is 35 km/h (22 mph) at Mon 10:00. 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 45 km/h (28 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 Portglenone

Portglenone, or Port Chluain Eoghain, is situated in County Antrim, an inland location approximately 33 km from the coast. Wind patterns here are influenced by its position within Ulster. While coastal areas of Antrim experience mean 10 m wind speeds of roughly 5.5-7.5 m/s, inland locations like Portglenone typically see speeds around 4-5.5 m/s, based on approximate ERA5-like data for the county. The strongest winds in the county generally occur during winter, driven by southwesterlies and north-westerlies associated with Atlantic depressions. Gusts, which are brief, sharp increases in wind speed, will always be higher than the average wind speed. The Wind Agent provides detailed wind data for Portglenone, including current conditions, a 48-hour table, and 7-day gust forecasts for planning.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Portglenone generally follows that of County Antrim, with winter typically being the windiest season. Southwesterly and north-westerly winds are often the strongest during these months, driven by large-scale weather systems crossing the Atlantic. Summer months tend to bring lighter winds, although local thermal effects can sometimes generate a sea breeze in coastal areas, which may have a diminished influence inland. The 7-day gust forecast from The Wind Agent can help identify upcoming periods of higher wind speeds, which is useful for planning activities throughout the year. The overall wind climate is typical of Ireland, with frequent changes due to its oceanic position.

Exposure and shelter

As an inland town, Portglenone's exposure to wind differs from coastal parts of County Antrim. While the coast from Larne to Portrush and features like the Antrim Plateau and Slemish are noted for their exposure elsewhere in the county, Portglenone benefits from some degree of shelter due to its distance from the sea. However, wind can still be funnelled by local topography, and open areas within and around the town will experience more direct wind flow than built-up or vegetated spaces. Buildings and hills can create areas of shelter on their leeward side, reducing wind speeds, but can also cause localised turbulence. The general county dominant wind direction is SW, which will influence exposure depending on local features.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Precise wind data is valuable for several sectors in Portglenone and County Antrim. For the agri-food sector, timing of activities such as spraying and silage can be critical, with wind speed and direction affecting drift and efficiency. Farmers also monitor wind for livestock management and structural integrity of farm buildings. The construction industry, including building and roofing, relies on wind data for operational planning and worker safety. Given the county's involvement in aerospace and engineering, wind conditions can be a factor in certain operations. For individuals, understanding wind patterns is important for walking, particularly when considering wind chill, and for general outdoor activities. The Wind Agent's data assists these local sectors in making informed decisions.

Near Portglenone

Portglenone is in Co. Antrim, one of 26 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Belfast International Airport EGAA (METAR) (29 km), George Best Belfast City Airport EGAC (METAR) (48 km) and City of Derry Airport EGAE (METAR) (48 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Altahullion Wind Farm, about 28 km away.

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