Forecast issued at: Friday 21st February 2025 14:00
Rain
Over the past week it has generally been wetter than average. The wettest conditions were along southern coasts with 84.1mm recorded at Cork Airport (348% of average). It was driest in the midlands and east with 13.5mm recorded at Gurteen, Co. Tipperary (81% of average). The coming week will be unsettled, with frequent spells of rain and showers. The wettest conditions will be in western and southwest coastal areas with drier conditions through the midlands and east.
Temperatures
Mean air temperatures over the past week have ranged from 5.9 degrees in the northwest to 11.1 degrees in the southwest. This is between 0.3 and 3.8 degrees above average. Mean soil temperatures have generally been warmer than normal, ranging from 5 degrees in the northwest to 9.1 degrees in the southwest which is between 1.2 and 3.6 degrees above normal. During the week ahead, mean air temperatures will continue to be above average, increasing to between 7 and 10 degrees, which is 1 to 2 degrees above normal. Soil temperatures will remain above normal.
Sunshine
The past week has been much duller than average nationwide, particularly in the east and southeast. The northwest saw the most sunshine with 14 hours recorded at Belmullet, Co. Mayo (82% of average). It was dullest in the southeast with 4.8 hours of sunshine recorded at Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford (27% of average). The week ahead will be generally unsettled but some spells of sunshine will occur. Sunshine amounts will be below normal, but will likely increase relative to the past week.
Drying Conditions
Drying will generally be poor in the coming week due to frequent spells of rain and showers.
Spraying
Spraying conditions will be limited this week due to spells of rain and often breezy conditions.
Field Conditions
Well drained and most moderately drained soils are currently saturated. All poorly drained soils and moderately drained soils in the south and west are waterlogged. Spells of rain over the coming week will lead to all soils remaining saturated or waterlogged.
Forecast maps and meteograms can be found on Blight Forecast.
