Forecast issued at: Tuesday 17th February 2026 16:00
Rain
Rainfall amounts were mostly above average across the country over the last 7 days, ranging between 105 and 170% of normal for most northern, western and southern counties. Rainfall amounts were above between 200 and 570% of average across the midlands and eastt. Knock/Ireland West Airport, Co. Mayo recorded the most with 72.4mm (285% of its average) while Belmullet, Co. Mayo recorded the least with 18.8mm (77% of its average). Dublin airport recorded 70.2mm which equates to 571% of its average. Over the coming week, our weather will continue mostly unsettled with 150 to 400% of the average rainfall amounts expected over the coming week.
Temperatures
Mean air temperatures for the past week were close to or above average for much of the country, ranging from 4.7 degrees at Knock/Ireland West Airport, Co. Mayo (0.5 degrees above normal) to 7.9 degrees at Valentia Observatory, Co. Kerry and at Roches Point, Co. Cork (0.7 and 1.1 degrees above normal, respectively). Mean air temperatures at Malin Head, Co. Donegal were a degree lower than its average at 5.4 degrees Celsius. Mean soil temperatures were above average throughout the country, ranging between 5 and 7.9 degrees which is between 1 and 2.8 degrees above normal. Over the coming days, temperatures will fluctuate, but indications are for temperatures to increase for Friday onwards. Overall, mean air temperatures will likely be 2 to 4 degrees warmer than average. Mean soil temperatures will continue above average too.
Sunshine
Sunshine amounts were close to or above average in the south-west, mid-west and south-east with 22.6 hours at Cork Airport. Elsewhere, it was duller with 10.5 hours recorded at Casement, Co. Dublin. While there will be sunshine at times, the coming week will be mostly unsettled with below average sunshine amounts expected generally.
Drying Conditions
Drying conditions will be poor over the coming days with spells of rain or frequent showers.
Spraying
There be limited opportunities for spraying this week with mostly unsettled conditions.
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 a further deterioration with more moderately drained soils becoming waterlogged.
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