On This Day (22 July) in Irish Weather History

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

1928: Foynes, Co. Limerick, reports a top daily temperature of 28.3 °C.

1982: Temperatures reach the mid-20s widely, but it remains cooler along the north coast, with Malin Head reporting a maximum of just 15 °C.

1985: During an exceptionally wet summer, Belmullet, Co. Mayo, records its 48th consecutive wet day.

1997: Warm conditions develop across Ireland, with temperatures reaching the mid-20s in most areas.

2018: A temperature of 27 °C is recorded in Dublin.

2019: The highest temperature of the month, 26.6 °C, is reported at Phoenix Park, Dublin.

2021: Valentia, Co. Kerry, records the second of two consecutive tropical nights—where the night-time temperature does not fall below 20 °C—a rare event in Ireland.

2022: A 21-day dry spell ends at Oak Park (Co. Carlow), Mount Dillon (Co. Roscommon), and Mullingar (Co. Westmeath).

2023: Dunsany, Co. Meath, records 678% of its average monthly rainfall and its highest-ever daily total of 41.6 mm. Meanwhile, Raphoe, Co. Donegal, logs an extraordinary 76.4 mm from a single automated station, causing flash flooding and road closures.