Wind forecast Swinford today

Wind in Swinford right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Swinford

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 3 and 22 km/h (2 to 14 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 41 km/h (25 mph) at Sun 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 48 km/h (30 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 24 km/h (15 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Swinford

Swinford, or Béal Átha na Muice, is situated in County Mayo, approximately 26 km inland. The prevailing winds across Ireland are from the westerly quarter, influenced by the Atlantic Ocean. While Swinford is not coastal, it experiences the broader weather patterns that affect County Mayo, an Atlantic county. Wind speeds generally decrease with distance from the coast, so Swinford will typically be less exposed than coastal areas of Mayo. Gusts, which are sudden, brief increases in wind speed, will always exceed the mean wind speed and can be significant even in inland locations. The live data on this page provides current observations and recent history for Swinford.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Swinford generally follows that of County Mayo. The strongest and gustiest conditions are typically observed from November to February, driven by Atlantic depressions. Conversely, the lightest winds are usually experienced from June to August. While sea breezes can lift afternoon wind speeds on the coast during summer, this effect is less pronounced inland in Swinford. Coastal observing stations and offshore buoys in Mayo often register approaching weather systems several hours before they reach inland areas like Swinford, providing an early indication of changing conditions.

Exposure and shelter

As an inland town, Swinford benefits from some shelter compared to the highly exposed coastline of County Mayo. The county's coastal mean 10 m wind speeds are roughly 6.5-8.5 m/s, falling to about 5-7 m/s a few kilometres inland. Swinford's position 26 km from the coast means it generally experiences these lower inland wind speeds. Local topography and buildings within the town can also create areas of shelter or funnelling, where wind speeds may be locally reduced or increased. The county's dominant wind direction is from the southwest, meaning structures and terrain to the southwest of Swinford may offer some shelter.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is valuable for several activities in Swinford and the surrounding area. For agriculture, knowing wind speed and direction is crucial for planning spraying, silage timing, and general farm operations. The aviation sector, particularly at Ireland West Airport Knock (EIKN) just 9 km away, relies heavily on precise wind data for flight operations. For those involved in building and roofing, understanding wind conditions is important for safety and material handling. Walking and other outdoor pursuits are also affected by wind, particularly wind chill in colder conditions. The wind energy sector, represented by nearby facilities like Loughderryduff Wind Farm, also depends on consistent wind patterns.

Near Swinford

Swinford is in Co. Mayo, one of 13 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Knock Airport (9 km), Ireland West Airport Knock EIKN (METAR) (9 km) and Claremorris (26 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Loughderryduff Wind Farm, about 55 km away.

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