Wind forecast Rostrevor today

Wind in Rostrevor right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Rostrevor

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 4 and 19 km/h (2 to 12 mph), mostly from the SSW. The strongest gust is 38 km/h (24 mph) at Mon 12:00. 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 54 km/h (34 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 25 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 Rostrevor

Rostrevor, or Ros Treabhair, is a coastal settlement in County Down, Northern Ireland. Wind conditions here are influenced by its position on the coast and the broader regional climate. As with many coastal locations in Ireland, the prevailing winds are often from the west or southwest, bringing air from the Atlantic. Gusts are a common feature of wind, representing short-term increases in speed, and typically exceed the mean wind speed. The Wind Agent provides current wind speeds, a 48-hour table, and 7-day gust information to help understand these dynamics. County Down's coastal areas generally experience mean 10-meter wind speeds of approximately 5.5-7.5 m/s, with inland areas seeing around 4-5.5 m/s. These figures are county-level approximations and provide a general context for Rostrevor.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Rostrevor generally aligns with that of County Down. Winter typically brings the strongest winds, often associated with southwesterly and northwesterly systems moving across the North Atlantic. These periods can result in more frequent and intense wind events. During the summer months, wind speeds tend to be lower on average. However, summer afternoons can still experience sea breezes, a localised phenomenon where cooler air from the sea moves inland, often strengthening in the afternoon. Atlantic depressions are a primary driver of significant wind events throughout the year, particularly from autumn through to spring. The coastal exposure of Rostrevor means it is more directly affected by these systems than inland locations.

Exposure and shelter

Rostrevor's coastal location means it is exposed to winds originating over the Irish Sea and North Channel. The degree of exposure can depend on the wind direction and local topography. While coastal areas are generally windier than inland regions, specific local features can provide shelter or channel wind. For instance, buildings or local terrain might offer some shelter in their lee, reducing wind speeds at ground level. Conversely, wind can be funnelled through gaps, potentially increasing its speed locally. Understanding the interaction between regional wind patterns and local features is key to interpreting observed wind conditions in Rostrevor. The nearby Carlingford Lough also influences local wind dynamics.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is valuable for several activities in Rostrevor and County Down. For the agri-food sector, farming operations such as spraying and silage timing are highly dependent on wind conditions to ensure effective application and prevent drift. The tourism sector, including walking and other outdoor pursuits, benefits from knowing wind speeds for planning comfortable and suitable activities. Given Rostrevor's coastal position, fishing and marine leisure, including sailing, rely on wind data for navigation, operational planning, and assessing sea state. Building and roofing work also requires wind information for operational planning and worker safety. The availability of precise wind data from The Wind Agent aids informed decision-making across these sectors.

Near Rostrevor

Rostrevor is in Co. Down, one of 37 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are George Best Belfast City Airport EGAC (METAR) (61 km), Belfast International Airport EGAA (METAR) (62 km) and Dunsany (71 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Bessy Bell Wind Farm, about 96 km away.

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