Location & Surroundings
Downpatrick Head is a cape in Connacht, Ireland, at 12 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ballina, 26 km to the southeast. The national capital Dublin is about 230 km to the east. The nearest airport is Castlebar Airport, 53 km away.
Overview
Downpatrick Head is headland in County Mayo, Ireland.
It is located in County Mayo, Ireland.
Also known as: IT Downpatrick Head
Media
Basic Data
- Country Ireland
- Located in County Mayo
- Type cape (CAPE)
- a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
Geography
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Coordinates
54° 19' 25" N, 9° 20' 38" W
- Elevation DEM: 12 m
- Timezone Europe/Dublin
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +353
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:41
- Sunrise 08:08
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 10 h 29 min
Nearby
Weather in Downpatrick Head
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Downpatrick Head, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.3 to 11.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 248 W/m2.
Temperature
11.1 C
Wind
3.1 m/s SE (128 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,038.4 hPa
Clouds
4 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 11.1 | 3.1 | 128 | 66 | 1,038.4 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.5 | 3.6 | 167 | 76 | 1,036.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 247.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.3 | 3.8 | 165 | 85 | 1,035.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.3 | 3.7 | 173 | 86 | 1,035.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.2 | 3.4 | 167 | 73 | 1,035.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 160.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.6 | 2.8 | 164 | 81 | 1,033.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 226.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.5 | 3.6 | 161 | 85 | 1,032.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.9 | 4.0 | 166 | 87 | 1,029.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 10.0 | 4.3 | 144 | 70 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 190.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.1 | 3.8 | 144 | 77 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 222.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.5 | 5.6 | 151 | 91 | 1,014.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.3 | 7.8 | 143 | 82 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.2 | 9.8 | 158 | 74 | 1,001.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 107.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Downpatrick Head?
Now 11.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.3 to 11.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 248 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Downpatrick Head today?
Sunrise around 08:08 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 10h 29m.
What is the local time in Downpatrick Head?
Local time is 22:41. Time zone: Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Downpatrick Head?
Downpatrick Head is a cape.
What is the elevation of Downpatrick Head?
DEM 12 m.
Where is Downpatrick Head located?
It is at 54.32361, -9.34389 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Downpatrick Head in?
It is in Ireland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Downpatrick Head