Wind forecast Sallins today

Wind in Sallins right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Sallins

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 9 and 21 km/h (6 to 13 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 40 km/h (25 mph) at Mon 13:00. 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 55 km/h (34 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 29 km/h (18 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Sallins

Sallins, known in Irish as Na Solláin, is situated inland in County Kildare, approximately 32 km from the coast. The county experiences a dominant wind from the southwest. While wind speeds are generally lower inland compared to coastal areas, gusts can still significantly exceed the mean wind speed. The county's low-lying plains and the Curragh provide open exposure, allowing for unobstructed wind flow. This means that even in an inland location like Sallins, wind conditions can be notable, particularly during the passage of frontal systems. The Wind Agent provides precise wind data for Sallins, showing live conditions, a 48-hour table, and 7-day gust trends.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in County Kildare, and by extension Sallins, shows distinct variations. The calmest conditions are typically observed in summer and autumn. Conversely, the windiest periods generally occur in winter and early spring. This seasonality is largely driven by the passage of Atlantic depressions across Ireland, which are more frequent and intense during the colder months. These systems bring stronger winds and higher gusts. The county's open landscape contributes to this, as there is limited natural shelter to mitigate the wind's effects, especially during these windier spells.

Exposure and shelter

Sallins is located within County Kildare, an inland county characterised by low-lying plains and the Curragh. This terrain offers a very open environment with limited natural shelter, meaning that wind exposure can be significant despite being inland. The county's mean 10 m wind speed is approximately 3.5-5.5 m/s, with higher speeds possible on exposed hills elsewhere in the county. Gust hotspots, such as the Curragh plain and open farmland, indicate that areas around Sallins can experience unobstructed gusts. Shelter from wind can be found in the lee of buildings or other local topographical features, but broad-scale shelter is not a defining characteristic of this region.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Understanding wind conditions in Sallins is relevant for several local activities and industries. For agriculture, precise wind data is important for planning spraying and silage operations, where wind can affect drift and drying times. The county's strong horse racing and breeding sector, with facilities like Punchestown Racecourse nearby, considers wind for training and event conditions. Building and roofing work in Sallins benefits from knowing wind speeds and gusts to manage material handling and ensure operational efficiency. For general outdoor activities like walking, awareness of wind chill, especially in winter, is useful. The logistics sector, prominent in the county, also considers wind for transport planning.

Near Sallins

Sallins is in Co. Kildare, one of 22 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Casement (16 km), Weston Airport EIWT (METAR) (17 km) and Phoenix Park (24 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Mountlucas Wind Farm, about 38 km away.

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