Wind forecast Westport today

Wind in Westport right now

Meteogram and wind rose for Westport

Next 48 hours, hour by hour

Mean wind through the next 48 hours runs between 3 and 23 km/h (2 to 14 mph), mostly from the WSW. The strongest gust is 44 km/h (27 mph) at Sun 21:00. 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 59 km/h (37 mph). The calmest is Tue 6/10, gusts to 27 km/h (17 mph). Later days are less certain than the first two: the further out, the more the models can disagree.

What the wind does in Westport

Westport, or Cathair na Mart, is situated in County Mayo, a coastal county in the province of Connacht. The town experiences wind patterns characteristic of the west of Ireland, influenced by its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. Winds generally originate from westerly directions, driven by Atlantic weather systems. While the average wind speed for coastal areas in Mayo is approximately 6.5-8.5 m/s, dropping to about 5-7 m/s a few kilometres inland, Westport's specific conditions will vary. Gusts, which are sudden increases in wind speed, will typically exceed the mean wind speed, particularly during periods of strong winds. The Wind Agent provides current wind speeds, a 48-hour table, and 7-day gust forecasts to illustrate these patterns.

Seasonal pattern

The seasonal wind pattern in Westport largely follows the general trend for County Mayo. The strongest and gustiest conditions are typically observed from November to February, when Atlantic depressions are most active and frequent. Conversely, the period from June to August generally experiences the lightest winds. During these summer months, a sea breeze can develop on coastal areas in the afternoons, temporarily increasing local wind speeds. This diurnal effect is a common feature of coastal locations. Throughout the year, coastal observing stations and offshore buoys in County Mayo often show changes in wind conditions several hours before inland locations, acting as an early indicator of approaching weather fronts.

Exposure and shelter

Westport is a coastal town, approximately 3 km from the coast. Its exposure to wind is influenced by its specific topography and proximity to the Atlantic. While County Mayo as a whole is an Atlantic county with some of the most exposed coastline in Europe, Westport's immediate surroundings will determine local wind effects. Terrain features, even modest ones, can offer shelter on their lee side, reducing wind speeds, or, conversely, channel winds, leading to localised increases. Buildings within the town can also create areas of shelter or funnelling. The specific direction of the wind will dictate which local features provide shelter or enhance exposure at any given time.

Local uses of the wind forecast

Wind information is relevant for several activities in Westport, given its economy and location. For the tourism sector, wind conditions affect outdoor activities such as walking and golf at Westport Golf Club. Farmers in areas like Mayo Sheep Farms use wind data for planning activities such as spraying and silage timing, where wind speed and direction are critical. For general building and roofing work, understanding wind strength is important for safety and material handling. As a coastal town, wind conditions are also relevant for sea-based activities at Westport Quay. The county's involvement in wind energy also highlights the broader importance of wind data in the region.

Near Westport

Westport is in Co. Mayo, one of 13 towns we publish for the county. The nearest observing stations are Newport (14 km), Claremorris (36 km) and Knock Airport (47 km). The closest wind farm in our guide is Bellacorick Wind Farm, about 39 km away.

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