Forecast issued at: Saturday 08th February 2025 13:00
Rain
During the last seven days, rainfall amounts were above normal in west Connacht and west Munster, ranging from 100 to 189% of Normal, with Valentia Observatory, Co. Kerry recording the highest rainfall total of 64.5 mm. Further to the east and north, rainfall amounts were below average and ranged from less than 40% in east Connacht and southwest Ulster, to between around 50 and 90% elsewhere. It was driest in Knock airport with only 0.2mm of rain. For the coming week, rainfall amounts will be below average for much of the country, with between 10 and 30 mm expected (30 to 80 %). Amounts will be higher in the southwest with 30 to 50 mm of rain possible, especially in coastal areas (100 to 180%).
Temperatures
Mean air temperatures for the past week were generally close to normal over the eastern half of the country, and between 1 and 1.7 degrees above normal for the western half of the country, and ranged from 5.1 degrees in the east to 8.6 degrees in the southwest. Mean soil temperatures are above normal throughout the country, ranging from 4.8 degrees (Dublin Airport) to 7.7 degrees Valentia Observatory, Co. Kerry which equates to 0.7 to 1.7 degrees above normal. The coming week is set to be colder than average in midland and northwestern parts by around a degree, with close to normal temperatures elsewhere. Mean air temperatures are expected to range between 4 and 6 degrees for most though it will be a bit milder near southwestern coasts.
Sunshine
The past week has been sunnier than average across the country with between 22 and 31.5 hours of sunshine recoded (132 to 235%). For the coming week, sunshine amounts will be below average.
Drying Conditions
There will be often poor or moderate drying conditions this week, locally good in sunshine in the west today and for a time tomorrow morning.
Spraying
There will be good opportunities for spraying in the west today, but opportunities will be otherwise limited.
Field Conditions
All poorly drained soils are either waterlogged or saturated, while remaining soils are close to being saturated. During the week ahead, poorly drained soils will become waterlogged in places and other soils will become saturated.
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