Forecast issued at: Sunday 08th June 2025 12:00
Rain
Rainfall over the last seven days has been above average. The highest accumulations were recorded in Valentia Co. Kerry with a total of 46.8mm, and Dublin Airport recorded the lowest total of 16.4mm, which equates to a range of between 111% and 258% of average. This week will continue to bring somewhat unsettled weather across the country, however rainfall amounts will generally be lighter, with below average accumulations expected for much of the country.
Temperatures
Mean air temperatures over the past week were generally below average, ranging between 10.9 and 12.2 degrees. Temperatures will trend above average over the coming week, trending 1 to 2 degrees above the climatological norm. Soil temperatures have remained warmer than normal this week with temperatures ranging from 0.7 to 2 degrees above the average. Soil temperatures are expected to stay around the average for this time of year or slightly higher.
Sunshine
Sunshine amounts were slightly above average across most of the country over the past 7 days with the southwest receiving the least amount of sunshine. Belmullet in County Mayo recorded the highest amount with 59.4 hours of sunshine or 128% of the average. Valentia in County Kerry received the least amount with only 32.6 hours of sunshine which equates to 84% of the average. With unsettled conditions, there will be fewer bright spells in the week ahead, so it is likely that sunshine amounts will be average or a little below.
Drying Conditions
There will be good drying today outside of isolated showers. Drying will be rather poor next week given the frequency of showers and longer spells of rain.
Spraying
There will be opportunities for spraying in many areas today. Some opportunities for spraying again on Tuesday.
Field Conditions
Soil moisture deficits (SMDs) are generally between 0mm and +45mm with the driest soils in the south. However, most soils in the north midlands and northwest are very close to saturation. There will be a further deterioration through the week for the northern half of the country, whereas the southern half will likely see an increase in SMD's.
Further Comments
A potato blight advisory is in effect: From Monday evening 9th June until Tuesday 10th June, weather conditions conductive to the spread of potato blight will affect west Munster, Connacht, north Leinster and Ulster. Forecast maps and meteograms can be found on www.met.ie -> Forecasts -> Blight Forecast. There will be opportunities for spraying today, Sunday 8th June. Forecast maps and meteograms can be found on Blight Forecast.
