Shannon Soaks as Rainfall Totals Surge Across Ireland

Met Éireann’s latest farming commentary reveals that the past week saw wetter-than-normal conditions across most of Ireland, except along the southern and northern coasts.

Rainfall totals generally ranged from 110% to 340% of the average, while coastal areas experienced lower amounts, between 40% and 70% of typical levels. The highest rainfall was recorded in the west, with Shannon Airport, Co. Clare, receiving 51.2mm, compared to just 6.9mm at Roches Point, Co. Cork.

Looking ahead, the coming week is expected to remain wetter than usual across much of the country, with frequent rain and showers. Rainfall amounts are forecast to vary from near normal in the northwest to up to three times the average in the south and southeast.

Temperatures over the past seven days were above average nationwide, with mean air temperatures ranging from 17.9°C in the north to 19°C in southern and western areas, exceeding typical values by 1.6 to 3.8 degrees. Soil temperatures also remained elevated, ranging from 17.3°C to 22.8°C—between 2.3 and 6.6 degrees above normal.

In the coming week, mean air temperatures are expected to trend closer to average or slightly above, falling between normal and 1 degree above. Temperatures should range from around 15°C in the west to 17°C further east, while mean soil temperatures are forecast to stay well above normal.