A chronological record of weather events and extremes that occurred in Ireland on 16 July throughout history.

1986: A 100 km/h gust is recorded at Malin Head, Donegal.

1989: The mercury rises into the high 20s as high pressure builds over Ireland.

2006: Kilkenny records 27.2°C as temperatures soar across the country.

2013: The warm summer of 2013 continues, with widespread mid-20s temperatures.

2020: In an otherwise cool month, Phoenix Park in Dublin records July’s warmest day at 24.1°C.

2021: A ten-day heatwave begins at 14 synoptic stations across Ireland.

2022: Despite mist, fog, and overcast skies, temperatures reach the mid-20s. Oak Park in Carlow records 25.5°C.