Forecast issued at: Friday 19th June 2026 14:00
Rain
Rainfall amounts over the past seven days have varied from close to or above normal in the midlands and west to well below normal in parts of the east. Mullingar, Co. Westmeath saw the most rainfall with 24.5mm recorded (143% of its average). Dublin Airport recorded the least with just 1mm (6% of average). While there will be some outbreaks of rain and showers today (Friday), it will turn drier for the weekend and into next week though with some rain or showers at times. Overall, rainfall amounts are forecast to be well below normal nationwide, with some areas seeing little to no rain.
Temperatures
Mean air temperatures over the past week were between 0.5 and 1.8 degrees above normal, ranging from 13.7 degrees at Knock/Ireland West Airport, Co. Mayo to 15.8 degrees at Shannon Airport, Co. Clare. Mean soil temperatures were also above normal, ranging between 14 and 17.7 degrees. Over the coming week, mean air temperatures will be between 2 and 4 degrees warmer than usual, with mean values of 15 to 18 degrees. Mean soil temperatures will increase too.
Sunshine
Sunshine amounts over the past week were close to or above normal for parts of the south and east, and were below normal in the west and north. The sunniest location was Casment Aerodrome, Co. Dublin, recording 45.8 hours of sunshine (123% of its average). It was dullest at Belmullet, Co. Mayo with 22 hours of sunshine (61% of its average). While conditions over the coming week are more settled, there will be a mix of cloud and sunshine, and so sunshine amounts will generally be close to normal.
Drying Conditions
Drying conditions will be mainly good this weekend and early next week, though possible heavy showers on Monday will impact drying.
Spraying
There will be opportunities for spraying this weekend and early next week, away from some showers.
Field Conditions
Soil moisture deficits (SMDs) for well drained and moderately drained soils are between -5 and 43mm, with the driest soils in Leinster, while SMDs for poorly drained soils are between -10 and 47mm, lowest generally over the western half of the country. After rain today, SMDs will briefly decrease across all soil types and areas. However, with below average rainfall then expected over the coming week, SMDs will increase to between 12 and 43mm for well and moderately drained soils, and between 6 and 48mm for poorly drained soils. The driest soils will be in Leinster.
Further Comments
Weather conditions conducive to the spread of Potato Blight will continue through today (Friday 19th June), clearing tomorrow morning (20th June).
