Wet Spell Eases as Drier, Warmer Week Ahead for Most

After a notably wet week across much of the country—particularly in eastern and southern areas—weather conditions are expected to stabilise in the days ahead, with a return to drier and more settled conditions under the influence of a building Azores high.

Rainfall totals over the past seven days were well above average in many areas, with Casement Aerodrome in Co. Dublin recording the highest levels at 68.2mm—over five times the normal amount, according to . Most parts of the country saw between 128% and 539% of typical rainfall for this time of year. However, parts of the north midlands and coastal northwest remained relatively dry, with Ballyhaise in Co. Cavan reporting just 9.8mm, or 59% of average.

The outlook for the coming week is considerably more settled. Most of the country will see well below normal rainfall, with just 2mm to 13mm expected—equating to 21% to 60% of the seasonal average. Western areas will be slightly wetter, but still within or just above average, with totals of 14mm to 18mm forecast.

Air temperatures have also been running above normal, particularly across the northern half of the country. Mean temperatures ranged from 15.2°C to 16.9°C—up to 1.4°C above average. Soil temperatures followed suit, coming in between 1.5°C and 2.9°C above normal. For the week ahead, mean air temperatures are expected to hover around seasonal norms.

Sunshine, however, was in short supply over the past seven days, with most of the country experiencing much duller-than-usual conditions. The lowest sunshine total was recorded at Ireland West Airport in Co. Mayo, with just 7.9 hours—only 27% of normal. In contrast, Malin Head in Co. Donegal fared better, logging 29.4 hours or 96% of the average.

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