Northern Ireland

Donaghmore Wind Forecast

Mid-Ulster — Speed, Gusts & Direction

Donaghmore Wind Outlook

Across Donaghmore today, a moderate breeze is in place, a noticeable but unthreatening breeze.

The extended wind outlook for Donaghmore leans toward gentle winds that are unlikely to cause any disruption as the dominant pattern. Confidence in the precise wind speeds beyond day five decreases in line with extended forecast uncertainty.

Current Wind

Speed

12.2 km/h

Gusts

22.6 km/h

Direction

SW
Degrees226°

Today’s Hourly Wind

14-Day Wind

Fri
5 Jun
22 km/h
SSW
Sat
6 Jun
17 km/h
ENE
Sun
7 Jun
22 km/h
SSW
Mon
8 Jun
19 km/h
WSW
Tue
9 Jun
20 km/h
W
Wed
10 Jun
15 km/h
SSW
Thu
11 Jun
25 km/h
SSW
Fri
12 Jun
27 km/h
SSW
Sat
13 Jun
26 km/h
SW
Sun
14 Jun
22 km/h
SW
Mon
15 Jun
26 km/h
S
Tue
16 Jun
25 km/h
W
Wed
17 Jun
23 km/h
W
Thu
18 Jun
14 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 Donaghmore today?

In Donaghmore today, wind speeds are around 12 km/h. Gusts can be higher, especially in exposed spots and during passing fronts.

What are the wind gusts in Donaghmore 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 Donaghmore?

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

Why does Donaghmore 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.