Forecast issued at: Tuesday 16th June 2026 14:00
Rain
Rainfall amounts over the past week varied across the country, with some areas experiencing above average rainfall and other areas receiving amounts well below normal. The highest accumulation of 21.4mm was recorded at Malin Head (128% of average) and the lowest accumulation was 3.8mm at Roches Point (26% of average). The weather over the next week will be changeable and often unsettled, with rainfall amounts forecast to be above normal nationwide (approximately between 20 and 50mm).
Temperatures
Air temperatures hovered around average over the past week, with mean values between 12.2 and 13.9 degrees. Soil temperatures were generally near or above normal, ranging between 13.4 and 16.8 degrees. Temperatures will be a little higher during the next seven days, with mean values of 13 to 16 degrees expected. Daytime temperatures will generally be in the mid to high teens at best, occasionally getting into the low twenties, mainly in the east.
Sunshine
Sunshine amounts were generally above normal over the past week. The sunniest location was Cork Airport, recording 51.6 hours of sunshine. It was dullest at Belmullet, with 29.5 hours of sunshine which is 80% of the average for that location. With mixed weather this week, including regular rain and showers, sunshine amounts are likely to be near or below normal.
Drying Conditions
Drying conditions will be moderate or poor this week, as Atlantic low pressure systems will feed in spells of rain and showers.
Spraying
There will be some opportunities for spraying today (Tuesday) and tomorrow, although there will be some patches of rain or drizzle around. From Thursday there will be spells of more persistent rain, mixed with showers, so opportunities for spraying will be reduced.
Field Conditions
Soil moisture deficits for well drained and moderately drained soils are between 8 and 39mm, with the driest soils in Leinster. Some poorly drained soils are saturated in the northwest. With unsettled weather for the coming week, soil moisture deficits will decrease nationwide, with poorly drained soils becoming saturated in many areas, away from central and eastern parts of Leinster. Some moderately drained soils in the south and northeast will become saturated too.
Further Comments
Weather conditions conducive to the spread of Potato Blight will occur at times tomorrow (Wednesday 17th June) in some southern coastal counties. These conditions will extend nationwide on Thursday and Friday (18th & 19th June).
