On This Day (3 August) in Irish Weather History

A timeline of notable weather events and extremes that have taken place in Ireland on August 3rd throughout history.

1969 – A slow-moving frontal system brings heavy, persistent rain to Kerry, Cork, and Limerick. Over 40 mm of rainfall is recorded in some areas, with reports of minor flooding along rivers in West Cork.

1975 – Temperatures soar to 30°C in Kilkenny, and 29°C in Birr and Mullingar. Shannon Airport records over 13 hours of sunshine.

1985 – After a very wet July, the August Bank Holiday Weekend continues the unsettled pattern. Persistent rain affects most of the country, leading to the cancellation of some events and festivals. Rainfall exceeds 30 mm in parts of Connacht and the southwest.

1990 – Temperatures reach the mid to high 20s across Ireland. Drought-like conditions impact crops and water supplies in many areas.

1995 – Water restrictions are introduced in urban areas as the long, hot summer continues. The temperature peaks at 29.2°C in Kilkenny.

2001: Met Eireann reports that up to 22 millimetres of rain fell in parts of Munster the previous day. Insurance companies believe the cost of flash-flooding in Cork and Tipperary could hit £2 million.

2004 – Widespread thunderstorms break out across parts of Munster and Leinster, particularly in the afternoon and evening, bringing intense downpours and localised flooding.

2022: This is the first day in a 17-day dry spell that is recorded at Dunsany, Co Meath.