Wind forecast Urlingford today

Wind in Urlingford right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Urlingford

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 6 and 20 km/h (4 to 12 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 37 km/h (23 mph) at Mon 15:00. 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 53 km/h (33 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 Urlingford

Urlingford, or Áth na nUrlainn, is an inland town in County Kilkenny, approximately 62 km from the coast. As with much of Ireland, the prevailing winds are from the west and southwest, influenced by Atlantic weather systems. While the county experiences mean 10 m wind speeds roughly between 3.5-5.5 m/s, local topography in Urlingford will influence these figures. Gusts, which are sudden, brief increases in wind speed, will always be higher than the mean wind speed. The wind data provided for Urlingford offers insights into both the current conditions and recent patterns over 48 hours and 7 days, reflecting these variations.

Seasonal pattern

County Kilkenny generally experiences its calmest conditions in summer and autumn. The windiest periods typically occur in winter and early spring, when frontal systems frequently cross the country. During these times, stronger winds and higher gusts are more common. While Urlingford is inland, it is still subject to these broader seasonal trends. The absence of a direct coastal influence means that the town does not experience a significant sea breeze effect, which can sometimes be felt in coastal areas during summer afternoons. The wind patterns observed in Urlingford will largely follow the general atmospheric pressure systems affecting Leinster.

Exposure and shelter

Urlingford is situated in an inland county characterised by gently rolling farmland. This type of terrain can offer some shelter compared to more exposed coastal or upland areas. However, open fields around the town will still be exposed to the prevailing winds. Shelter from the wind can be found behind buildings, trees, or local rises in the ground. Conversely, the wind can be funnelled and intensified in narrower passages or between structures. The nearest wind farm, Bruckana Wind Farm, is approximately 12 km away, indicating that the surrounding area can experience conditions suitable for wind energy generation, particularly on more exposed sites.

Local uses of the wind forecast

For farming in Urlingford, wind forecasts are important for activities such as spraying and making silage, where specific wind conditions are required to be effective and to avoid drift. The agri-food sector in the county may also consider wind for certain outdoor processes or structural considerations. Building and roofing work in the town requires attention to wind speeds, particularly when working at height or handling large materials. For general outdoor activities, understanding the wind helps in planning, as stronger winds can increase wind chill and affect comfort. The manufacturing sector may also consider wind for certain outdoor processes or structural considerations.

Near Urlingford

Urlingford is in Co. Kilkenny, one of 9 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Gurteen (47 km), Oak Park (47 km) and Waterford Airport EIWF (METAR) (68 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Bruckana Wind Farm, about 12 km away.

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