Wind forecast Rathfarnham today

Wind in Rathfarnham right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Rathfarnham

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 7 and 23 km/h (4 to 14 mph), mostly from the WSW. The strongest gust is 49 km/h (30 mph) at Mon 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 51 km/h (32 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 26 km/h (16 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Rathfarnham

Rathfarnham, or Ráth Fearnáin, is an inland area in County Dublin, approximately 6 km from the coast. Wind patterns here are influenced by its position within the county, which experiences shelter from direct Atlantic winds but is subject to sea-breeze effects. While coastal areas of Dublin typically see mean 10 m wind speeds of 4.5-6 m/s, inland locations like Rathfarnham are more likely to experience speeds around 3.5-5 m/s. Gusts, which are brief increases in wind speed, will generally exceed the mean wind speed, particularly during periods of stronger wind. The county's dominant wind direction is from the west, a common pattern across Ireland.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Rathfarnham reflects broader trends in County Dublin. Winter typically brings stronger westerly gales, though the east coast, and by extension inland areas like Rathfarnham, receive some shelter from these. Spring is often characterised by easterly winds, which are a distinctive pattern of the Irish Sea. During summer afternoons, the influence of a sea breeze can be notable, potentially adding 2-4 m/s to the wind speed near the coast and shifting the wind direction to onshore. This effect can extend inland, influencing conditions in Rathfarnham, though typically less pronounced than directly on the coastline.

Exposure and shelter

As an inland location, Rathfarnham is not directly exposed to the open sea. Its position within County Dublin means it is somewhat sheltered from the full force of Atlantic winds, which are often moderated by terrain further west. However, the county's proximity to Dublin Bay and the Dublin Mountains means that local topography can influence wind flow. While specific local shelter or funnelling effects are not detailed for Rathfarnham, general meteorological principles indicate that buildings and local terrain can create areas of shelter or enhance gusts in specific directions. The county notes indicate that urban gusts can occur in areas with tall buildings, a factor that might apply to parts of Rathfarnham.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Understanding wind conditions is relevant for several sectors in Rathfarnham and County Dublin. For construction, building and roofing work requires awareness of wind speeds for safety and operational efficiency. Farming activities, such as spraying and silage timing, are sensitive to wind direction and strength. Those involved in finance and technology, key economic sectors in the county, may consider wind for infrastructure planning or data centre cooling. For leisure, walking and outdoor activities benefit from knowing wind conditions for comfort and planning. The nearby RDS Dublin and Aviva Stadium, hosting events, also consider wind for attendee comfort and event logistics.

Near Rathfarnham

Rathfarnham is in Co. Dublin, one of 28 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Phoenix Park (8 km), Casement (10 km) and Dublin Airport EIDW (METAR) (13 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Raheenleagh Wind Farm, about 56 km away.

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