Wind forecast Tullamore today

Wind in Tullamore right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Tullamore

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 8 and 21 km/h (5 to 13 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 40 km/h (25 mph) at Mon 11:00. 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 50 km/h (31 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 Tullamore

Tullamore, or Tulach Mhór, is situated in County Offaly, an inland county in Leinster. As with much of Ireland, the prevailing winds are from the west and south-west, driven by Atlantic weather systems. These bring the strongest winds and gusts, particularly during winter and early spring. While Tullamore is approximately 85 km from the coast, it still experiences the effects of these systems. Gusts will typically exceed the mean wind speed, especially in open areas. The county experiences a mean 10-metre wind speed of roughly 3.5-5.5 m/s, with higher speeds on exposed hills elsewhere in the county. The Wind Agent provides precise measurements for Tullamore, showing current conditions, a 48-hour table, and 7-day gust patterns.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Tullamore generally reflects that of the Irish Midlands. The windiest periods typically occur in winter and early spring, when frontal systems from the Atlantic frequently cross the country. During these months, stronger gusts are more common. Conversely, summer and autumn are often the calmest seasons in this region. While a sea breeze effect can occur on coastal areas during summer afternoons, this is not a factor for inland locations like Tullamore. However, local thermal effects can still influence day-to-day wind patterns. The Wind Agent's 7-day gust data can show how these seasonal trends manifest in the short term for Tullamore.

Exposure and shelter

Tullamore is an inland town in a county characterised by bogland and the Shannon callows. This terrain offers varying degrees of exposure. Open areas, particularly cutaway bogland elsewhere in the county, provide almost no shelter and can experience strong gusts. Mountlucas Wind Farm, for example, is situated in such an area approximately 17 km away. Within Tullamore itself, buildings and urban structures will offer some shelter, creating localised areas of reduced wind speed, particularly in their lee. However, open spaces within the town or on its outskirts will be more exposed. Wind speeds at 10 metres, 80 metres, and 120 metres can differ, with higher altitudes generally experiencing stronger, less turbulent wind.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Wind information in Tullamore is relevant for several local activities. For agriculture, knowing wind speed and direction is important for timing activities such as spraying and silage making. The county's peat and wind energy sectors also rely on accurate wind data, with Mountlucas Wind Farm nearby. Manufacturing operations may consider wind for ventilation or structural integrity. For general building and roofing work, wind forecasts help in planning and ensuring worker safety. Outdoor activities like walking are also influenced by wind, as stronger winds can increase wind chill. The Wind Agent provides precise, localised data to assist with these and other wind-sensitive activities in Tullamore.

Near Tullamore

Tullamore is in Co. Offaly, one of 7 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Mullingar (31 km), Gurteen (43 km) and Oak Park (60 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Mountlucas Wind Farm, about 17 km away.

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