On This Day (12 June) in Irish Weather History

A chronological record of weather events and extremes that occurred in Ireland on June 12 throughout history.

1962: People flock to the beaches as a warm spell continues across Ireland. Temperatures reach the low 20s in many locations.

1967: Two men are killed when an Aer Turas Bristol Wayfarer freighter plane crashes at Dublin Airport. The aircraft was returning from Prestwick in Scotland.

1977: The temperature fails to reach higher than 11c in many parts of Ireland.

1984: A 115 km/h wind gust is recorded at Malin Head in County Donegal.

1988: In warm and humid conditions in Stuttgart, Germany, the Republic of Ireland defeat England 1-0 in the European Championships.

1990: Strong gale force winds produce gusts of up to 100 km/h at Dublin Airport.

2000: Temperatures reach 23-24c along the eastern seaboard.

2011: The maximum daytime high at Knock in Mayo is just 9.6c.

2024: The lowest air temperature (1.8°C) is recorded at Claremorris, County Mayo.