Forecast issued at: Friday 13th February 2026 13:00
Rain
Over the past week rainfall amounts were above average in many areas. The highest accumulations were recorded at Dublin Airport where 63.9mm fell which was over fives times the average. However, rainfall amounts were below average in some places, for example, at Valentia Observatory, Co. Kerry where 25.2 mm or just 78% of average rainfall was recorded. With unsettled conditions forecast to bring frequent showers or spells of rain during the coming days, rainfall amounts are expected to be above average across the country, possibly by 2 or 3 times in places.
Temperatures
Mean air temperatures were above average by between 1 and 2.6 degrees across the country during the past 7 days, the exception being at Malin Head, Co. Donegal where temperatures were closer to average. The lowest mean air temperature was 5.9 degrees recorded at Knock Airport, Co. Mayo which was 1.7 degrees above average. The highest mean air temperature was 9.5 degrees recorded at Valentia Observatory, Co. Kerry which was 2.3 degrees above average. Mean soil temperatures were above average across the country during the past week by between 1.5 and 3.5 degrees, ranging from 6.5 degrees at Malin Head, Co. Donegal to 8.5 degrees at Valentia Observatory, Co. Kerry. Mean air temperatures will be average or a degree below this week, ranging from 4 to 9 degrees.
Sunshine
Sunshine amounts were well below average across most of the country, generally ranging from around 15% to 70% of average. The lowest amount of sunshine was recorded at Belmullet, Co. Mayo where just 2.4 hours or 16% of average was recorded. The exception was at Valentia Observatory, Co. Kerry where 16.7 hours or 116% of average were recorded. The coming 7 days should see a mix of cloud and sunnier spells, meaning sunshine amounts will be expected to increase.
Drying Conditions
Drying conditions will be poor over the coming days. While there will be drier and brighter conditions on Friday and early Saturday, this drier weather will be accompanied by colder temperatures with drying conditions remaining poor. Further rain and showers are then expected from Sunday onwards.
Spraying
There will be opportunities for spraying on Friday and early Saturday with drier conditions and light winds. Showers and rain from later Saturday onwards will limit spraying opportunities.
Field Conditions
All poorly drained soils and some moderately drained soils are waterlogged, while all other soils are saturated. Over the coming week, there will be little to no improvement to soil conditions and more moderately drained soils will become waterlogged at times.
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