On This Day (13 July) in Irish Weather History
A chronological record of weather events and extremes that occurred in Ireland on 13 July throughout history.
1972 – A mid-July heatwave grips the country, with temperatures widely reaching the mid to high 20s°C.
1980 – Cool and unsettled. Rosslare, Co. Wexford records a chilly high of just 12°C.
1983 – A scorching day. Kilkenny hits 31.4°C, with 30°C+ logged at Shannon, Birr, Clones, and Claremorris.
📊 Source: Ogimet Historical Data
1988 – A wet and windy day. Over an inch of rain falls in parts of the southeast, accompanied by strong winds.
1990 – Valentia Observatory leads the temperature charts at 27.7°C on a warm, summery day.
1998 – The Tour de France concludes its Irish leg in Cork under overcast skies and light drizzle.
📽️ Watch footage
2010 – Thunderstorms and heavy rain cause spot flooding, capping several days of unsettled weather.
2013 – The long, hot summer continues. Oak Park, Co. Carlow records a high of 28°C under blue skies.
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