Forecast issued at: Wednesday 22nd October 2025 13:00
Rain
Rainfall accumulations for the past seven days were below average for the west and northwest but near average or above elsewhere, with totals ranging between 20% and 263% of average. It was driest in the west with 10.2mm recorded at Belmullet, Co. Mayo, while southern and eastern coasts were the wettest regions with 58.9mm recorded at Cork Airport. With unsettled conditions persisting, showers and rain will affect the country most days in the coming week. As a result, rainfall amounts are likely to be close to or above average as a result. However, some regions, particularly southern coastal regions and parts of the eastern midlands, may be slightly drier than normal.
Temperatures
Mean air temperatures were above average over the past week, ranging from 10.6 to 13.4 degrees, which is between 0.3 and 2.0 degrees above average. It was warmest in the south and coolest in the north. Mean soil temperatures have also been above average by between 2.1 to 3.8 degrees, ranging from 11.4 to 13.7 degrees. Temperatures will decrease as this week progresses, with mean air temperatures falling to between 8 and 11 degrees, which is 2 or 3 degrees below normal. Some grass frost is possible towards the weekend, and soil temperatures will also decrease slightly.
Sunshine
It was duller than average over the past seven days, with sunshine amounts between 35% and 73% of average. The least amount of sunshine was recorded along southern and eastern coasts with just 7.8 hours of sunshine recorded at Casement Aerodrome, Co. Dublin. It was marginally brighter along western coasts with 13.7 hours of sunshine recorded at Valentia Observatory, Co. Kerry. While conditions will be generally unsettled in the week ahead, there will be more frequent sunny spells than of late. As a result, sunshine amounts are likely to increase closer to normal.
Drying Conditions
With rain and showers forecast for the coming week, along with cooler temperatures, drying conditions are expected to be poor.
Spraying
Similarly, spraying opportunities will be very limited due to breezy conditions and frequent showers.
Field Conditions
Currently all well and moderately drained soils are saturated, with moderately drained soils in the east and poorly drained soils waterlogged. Frequent rainfall in the coming week means there will be little to no improvement to soil conditions. All well and moderately drained soils will remain saturated, with poorly drained soils remaining waterlogged.
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