On This Day (22 May) in Irish Weather History

A chronological record of weather events and extremes that occurred in Ireland on 22 May throughout history.

1977: Temperatures reach the low 20s in the west and north of Ireland.

1984: Roches Point in Cork records a 102 km/h wind gust.

1986: Widespread wind gusts of 90 to 100 km/h are recorded across Ireland.

1989: The temperature reaches a balmy 26.9°C at Valentia in Kerry.

1994: Cold northerly winds result in temperatures struggling to reach much above 10°C across Ireland.

2000: The remnants of post-tropical storm Arthur bring strong winds to the west and north.

2001: Warm conditions take hold, with Shannon Airport recording 23.1°C.

2006: Bitterly cold conditions develop across Ireland, with strong and gusty northwesterly winds and daytime maximums in places of 9°C.

2010: Shannon is Ireland’s warmest spot with a temperature of 25°C.