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The rainfall forecast is direct model output from Numerical Weather Prediction models but is a guideline only. Rain refers to precipitation, which can be rain, sleet or snow. It forecasts how much rain will fall (in mm) hourly during the previous hour (accumulations), then in 3 hourly and finally 6 hourly accumulations up to 7 days. This service is based on data and products of the HARMONIE-AROME and the European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) models.
The wind is direct model output from Numerical Weather Prediction models but is a guideline only. It forecasts the strength of the wind (in knots and km/h) at 10m for the top of each hour, in hourly, then 3 hourly and finally 6 hourly intervals up to 7 days. The wind arrow tip points in the direction the wind is blowing and the tail length indicates wind strength. However, in the text forecast below, it is described as where it is blowing from. This service is based on data and products of the HARMONIE-AROME and the European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) models.
The temperature is direct model output from Numerical Weather Prediction models but is a guideline only. It forecasts air temperature on land and over sea in °C for the top of each hour, 3 hourly and finally 6 hourly intervals up to 7 days. Minus zero (-0) indicates values between 0 to -0.5°C. This service is based on data and products of the HARMONIE-AROME and the European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) models.
The Mean Sea Level Pressure (MSLP) is direct model output from Numerical Weather Prediction models but is a guideline only. It forecasts the MSLP in hecto Pascals (hPa) for the top of that hour initially in 3 hourly intervals, then 6 hourly. This service is based on data and products of the HARMONIE-AROME and the European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) models.
National Forecast
30 December 2025 12:13
Today
Mostly cloudy at first this afternoon in many areas, but dry for the rest of the day for most, apart from a little light rain and drizzle, mainly in the east and possibly in the south later. There are some bright or sunny spells already in Ulster and north Leinster, and it'll become a bit brighter in some other areas too through the afternoon, though probably staying cloudy in much of Munster and south Leinster. Highest temperatures of 4 to 8 degrees in a mostly light east to northeast breeze, moderate at times in the south and east.
Tonight
Cold and mainly dry tonight, with a mix of cloud and clear spells, coldest and clearest in the north and northwest. Lowest temperatures of -2 to +1 degrees generally, but down as low -3 or -4 degrees further north, with frost and ice developing on untreated surfaces. Light variable breezes or near calm conditions will allow some fog or freezing fog to develop, mainly across the northern half of the country. Cloudier conditions in southern parts of Munster and some southern and eastern parts of Leinster will keep temperatures slightly higher there and may bring a little drizzle.
Tomorrow
Variable cloud and sunny spells tomorrow with the frost and any fog clearing through the morning. Generally dry for much of the day, apart from the chance of a little drizzle near the south coast and with some showers moving into northern coastal parts later in the day. Highest temperatures of 3 to 7 degrees. Winds will be mostly light and variable, gradually starting to become westerly and increasing moderate in northern parts towards evening.
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