On This Day (29 July) in Irish Weather History

A chronological record of weather events and extremes that occurred in Ireland on 29 July throughout history.

1984: Continued warm weather leads to low reservoir levels and the introduction of water rationing in rural areas. Counties Clare, Meath, and Wicklow face the greatest difficulties.

1991: Humid and warm conditions trigger thunderstorms across the southeast.

2005: Unseasonably wet and cool conditions affect Ireland, with heavy rain and temperatures ranging between 13°C and 15°C.

2009: The ESRI calls for dramatic policy changes in Ireland, including phasing out fossil fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

2020: Valentia Observatory in Kerry records its wettest July day since 1940, with 54.5 mm of rainfall.

2022: Mount Dillon, County Roscommon, registers the month’s lowest temperature at 6.4°C. July is warmer than average across Ireland.

2023: Johnstown Castle, County Wexford, records the month’s highest daily sunshine of 11 hours. Despite this, July is overall very wet, cool, and dull.