Northern Ireland

Derrymacash Wind Forecast

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Derrymacash Wind Outlook

In Derrymacash today, the breeze is gentle, with a gentle to moderate breeze for those outdoors.

Looking at the fortnight as a whole, Derrymacash is in for gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption. Winds will be most noticeable when funnelled through valleys or around urban areas.

Current Wind

Speed

21.6 km/h

Gusts

31.1 km/h

Direction

WSW
Degrees254°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Fri
5 Jun
22 km/h
SW
Sat
6 Jun
20 km/h
E
Sun
7 Jun
23 km/h
SSW
Mon
8 Jun
20 km/h
WSW
Tue
9 Jun
20 km/h
W
Wed
10 Jun
15 km/h
SW
Thu
11 Jun
28 km/h
SSW
Fri
12 Jun
30 km/h
S
Sat
13 Jun
30 km/h
SW
Sun
14 Jun
23 km/h
SW
Mon
15 Jun
29 km/h
SSE
Tue
16 Jun
26 km/h
W
Wed
17 Jun
24 km/h
W
Thu
18 Jun
17 km/h
SSE

Wind & Gust Trend

Across Northern Ireland, local effects can shift outcomes even when the national pattern is similar. Coastal exposure, terrain, and airflow direction often explain the difference between a near-miss and a wet day.

How to interpret confidence

For how forecast reliability changes with lead time, see Forecast Confidence. For transparency on how WeatherEngland sources and updates data, see Methodology.

Background guides

Glossary support

Start with the Weather Glossary. Useful terms for this page include Pressure Gradient, Isobar, Gust, Wind Direction, Depression, and Anticyclone.

FAQ

How windy is Derrymacash today?

In Derrymacash today, wind speeds are around 22 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Derrymacash today?

Gusts are brief peaks above the sustained wind. Use the wind panel to compare sustained speed versus gust potential through the day.

What wind direction is forecast for Derrymacash?

Wind direction can shift with passing systems. The wind section shows direction and changes over time, which can affect feel and exposure.

Why does Derrymacash feel windier at times?

Wind is driven by pressure differences. Stronger gradients and showery/frontal weather typically produce more frequent gusts.

What is the difference between wind and gusts?

Wind is the sustained speed; gusts are short-lived surges that can be significantly higher, particularly in unstable or frontal conditions.