Wind forecast Roscommon today

Wind in Roscommon right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Roscommon

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 5 and 22 km/h (3 to 14 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 41 km/h (25 mph) at Mon 04:00. 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 53 km/h (33 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 21 km/h (13 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Roscommon

Roscommon, or Ros Comáin, is situated in County Roscommon, an inland county in the province of Connacht. The county experiences a mean 10 m wind speed roughly between 3.5 and 5.5 m/s, with higher speeds possible on exposed hills. As with much of Ireland, the prevailing winds are from the west and south-west, influenced by Atlantic depressions. Gusts, which are short, sudden increases in wind speed, will typically exceed the mean wind speed. The presence of large lakes such as Lough Ree and Lough Key in the county can create a long fetch, potentially leading to stronger squalls, particularly when winds align with their longest axis. The Wind Agent provides current wind speeds, a 48-hour table, and 7-day gust forecasts for Roscommon.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in County Roscommon generally shows the calmest conditions during summer and autumn. The windiest periods are typically in winter and early spring, when frontal systems from the Atlantic frequently cross the country. While Roscommon is inland, the general pattern of stronger winds during these cooler months is consistent. The county's wind climate notes that hills and open bogland can experience the biggest gusts during these windier spells. Although inland, a sea breeze effect can sometimes be observed in summer afternoons across Ireland, though its influence diminishes significantly with distance from the coast, such as in Roscommon, which is approximately 64 km from the coast.

Exposure and shelter

Roscommon is an inland town, approximately 64 km from the coast, placing it in a less exposed position compared to coastal areas of Ireland. The county is characterised by flat grassland and large lakes. While the general terrain offers some shelter compared to more open coastal locations, specific local conditions will influence exposure. Buildings and terrain features within the town itself can create localised shelter or funnelling effects. Elsewhere in the county, areas like Lough Ree and Lough Key are noted as gust hotspots due to their long fetch, and Sliabh Bawn is identified as an exposed area. The nearest wind farm is Sliabh Bawn Wind Farm, approximately 20 km away.

Local uses of the wind forecast

The wind forecast is relevant for several sectors in County Roscommon. For agriculture, knowing wind speed and direction is crucial for tasks like spraying and timing silage cuts. The tourism sector, particularly around nearby spots like Lough Ree and Lough Ree Hodson Bay, can use wind information for planning water-based activities. Manufacturing operations may consider wind conditions for certain processes or structural integrity. The wind energy sector, which is present in the county, relies heavily on accurate wind data for operational planning and energy generation. Additionally, general activities like building and roofing, or outdoor sports, can be affected by wind conditions.

Near Roscommon

Roscommon is in Co. Roscommon, one of 4 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Mt Dillon (17 km), Ireland West Airport Knock EIKN (METAR) (52 km) and Knock Airport (52 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Sliabh Bawn Wind Farm, about 20 km away.

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