Wind forecast Roscrea today

Wind in Roscrea right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Roscrea

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 4 and 18 km/h (2 to 11 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 35 km/h (22 mph) at Mon 14:00. 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 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 Roscrea

Roscrea, or Ros Cré, is situated in County Tipperary, an inland county. Wind patterns here are influenced by its distance from the coast, approximately 71 km. While the county experiences a mean 10 m wind speed of roughly 3.5-5.5 m/s, Roscrea itself, being inland, will typically experience conditions that are less consistently windy than coastal areas. The prevailing wind direction in County Tipperary is from the southwest. Gusts will generally exceed the mean wind speed, a characteristic common across Ireland, particularly during the passage of frontal systems. The Wind Agent provides current wind data for Roscrea, alongside a 48-hour table and 7-day gust forecast, offering a precise view of local wind conditions.

Seasonal pattern

County Tipperary, where Roscrea is located, generally experiences its calmest conditions during summer and autumn. The windiest periods typically occur in winter and early spring, coinciding with the increased frequency of Atlantic depressions crossing Ireland. These depressions bring stronger winds and more pronounced gusts. While coastal areas often experience summer sea breezes, Roscrea's inland location means this effect is less significant. The general pattern of stronger winds in colder months and calmer conditions in warmer months is consistent with the broader Irish climate, with local variations influenced by terrain and shelter.

Exposure and shelter

As an inland town in County Tipperary, Roscrea's exposure to wind is generally less than that of coastal locations. The county's wind climate notes indicate that hills and open bogland elsewhere in the county see bigger gusts. Roscrea itself will experience shelter from local topography and buildings. Wind speeds can be reduced in the lee of structures or elevated ground. However, open areas within and around the town will be more exposed. While the county has features like the Golden Vale and parts of Lough Derg, Roscrea's specific exposure will depend on its immediate surroundings. The nearest wind farm, Bruckana, is approximately 22 km away, suggesting that the broader area is suitable for wind energy development, but local conditions in Roscrea will vary.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is relevant for several sectors in and around Roscrea. For the agri-food and dairy industries, and for general farming activities, wind speed and direction are critical for timing spraying, silage harvesting, and managing livestock. Rural tourism, another key sector in County Tipperary, benefits from wind data for planning outdoor activities. Building and roofing work in Roscrea requires knowledge of wind conditions for operational safety and material handling. While horse breeding is prominent in the county, specific wind impacts are less direct than for other agricultural activities. The nearest observing station is Gurteen, approximately 18 km away, providing regional context for local measurements.

Near Roscrea

Roscrea is in Co. Tipperary, one of 12 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Gurteen (18 km), Oak Park (60 km) and Mullingar (72 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Bruckana Wind Farm, about 22 km away.

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