Wind forecast Virginia today

Wind in Virginia right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Virginia

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 5 and 25 km/h (3 to 16 mph), mostly from the SW. The strongest gust is 45 km/h (28 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 51 km/h (32 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 22 km/h (14 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Virginia

Virginia, or Achadh an Iúir, is situated in County Cavan, an inland county approximately 47 km from the coast. The prevailing wind direction across County Cavan is from the south-west, a pattern common across much of Ireland due to Atlantic weather systems. Wind speeds in Virginia will reflect this general pattern, with mean wind speeds at 10 metres typically ranging from 3.5 to 5.5 m/s across the county. Gusts, which are short, sharp increases in wind speed, will frequently exceed the mean wind speed, particularly during frontal systems. While not coastal, the presence of lakes can contribute to local wind effects, including squalls due to fetch over open water.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Virginia generally aligns with the broader climate of County Cavan. The county experiences its calmest periods during summer and autumn. In contrast, the windiest spells typically occur in winter and early spring. This seasonality is driven by the passage of Atlantic frontal systems, which are more frequent and intense during the colder months. These systems bring stronger winds and higher gusts. While the county is largely inland, the general trend of stronger winds in winter and weaker winds in summer is a consistent feature of the Irish climate.

Exposure and shelter

As an inland town in County Cavan, Virginia's wind exposure is influenced by its local topography. The county is characterised by drumlin lakeland. While Virginia itself is not on the coast, the open nature of the lakeland can offer less shelter than more built-up or heavily forested areas. Buildings and local terrain features will provide shelter, reducing wind speeds immediately downwind. Conversely, open areas, including agricultural land, will generally experience higher wind speeds. Gusts can be particularly noticeable on open drumlin ridges elsewhere in the county, and while Virginia is not directly on these, similar principles apply to any elevated or exposed ground locally.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Accurate wind information is valuable for several sectors in and around Virginia. For agriculture, a key economic sector in County Cavan, wind data is crucial for planning activities such as spraying and silage timing, as strong winds can affect application and drying. In manufacturing and food processing, wind conditions may influence outdoor operations or the structural integrity of temporary installations. For tourism, understanding wind patterns can assist those planning outdoor activities, including visits to nearby Lough Sheelin or golfing at Headfort Golf Club. General activities like building and roofing also benefit from knowing wind conditions for safety and efficiency.

Near Virginia

Virginia is in Co. Cavan, one of 9 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Ballyhaise (29 km), Mullingar (38 km) and Dunsany (44 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Slieve Rushen Wind Farm, about 58 km away.

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