
Sunshine below average everywhere this week

Despite some showers in parts of the country this week, much of the south and east have enjoyed below-average rainfall and brighter conditions—and there’s sunshine on the horizon, especially for southern counties.
Claremorris in Co. Mayo saw the highest rainfall over the past seven days with 32.1mm—nearly double the average. Meanwhile, Casement Aerodrome in Co. Dublin recorded just 7.9mm, highlighting the sharp contrast between wetter northwestern areas and the relatively dry east.
Looking ahead, the weather will stay mixed, but there’ll be plenty of dry spells—particularly across the southern half of the country. Rainfall totals over the coming week are expected to remain low in the east and south, with just 5 to 15mm forecast, and the driest conditions likely near the south coast.
After a notably warm week, with air temperatures running 1 to 2.6 degrees above average, values will gradually return closer to seasonal norms. Still, mild conditions are expected to hold in many areas, with daytime averages ranging from 14 to 16 degrees.
Sunshine has been in short supply recently, according to Met Éireann. Valentia in Co. Kerry saw just 9 hours last week—but brighter skies are on the way. Casement Aerodrome recorded the most sunshine with 35 hours, and clearer spells are expected to become more frequent from midweek next week.
Drying and spraying conditions will remain limited in the short term due to patchy rain and cloud, but both are set to improve as the week progresses, offering better opportunities for fieldwork from midweek.
Soil moisture remains relatively high in the north and west, but deficits are growing in the south, with restricted growth in some areas. As sunshine returns and rainfall stays low across southern regions, soils there are likely to continue drying out.
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