Forecast issued at: Saturday 12th April 2025 15:00
Rain
It was mainly dry over the past seven days with just 0.1mm of precipitation recorded at Roches Point and Mullingar and no precipitation recorded at all other stations. The weather has become more unsettled now and will remain that way for this week, with above average rainfall expected in many parts of the country, particularly towards southwest, northwest and eastern coasts.
Temperatures
Air temperatures were between 0.6 and 4.6 degrees above normal over the past seven days. It was warmest in the west, with mean values of 13 degrees at Shannon Airport and 12.1 degrees at Valentia (around 3 degrees above normal). A predominantly easterly airflow kept eastern areas cooler, with a mean value of 8.5 degrees at Dublin Airport (0.6 degrees above normal). Soil temperatures are several degrees above normal, ranging from 10 to 12.7 degrees.
Sunshine
There was plenty of sunshine over the past week, with above average amounts of sunshine nationwide. The highest amount of sunshine was 88.5 hours, recorded at Johnstown Castle, and the lowest was 61.8 hours at Valentia. With a change to more unsettled conditions, sunshine amounts will be closer to normal over the coming week.
Drying Conditions
Drying conditions will be moderate or poor due to showers every day and possibly longer spells of rain.
Spraying
Spraying opportunities will be limited due to showers or longer spells of rain. Best opportunities will be during mornings before showers become widespread.
Field Conditions
Most soils are trafficable at the moment, with soil moisture deficits (SMDs) ranging from 24mm to 41mm, with some restriction to growth, especially in the east. SMDs will decrease this week as there will be showers and rain at times, but soils will still be trafficable.
Further Comments
A Condition Orange Fire Danger notice is in operation. For details, see https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/01773-fire-management/#fire-danger-notices Forecast maps and meteograms can be found on Blight Forecast.
