Forecast issued at: Tuesday 15th July 2025 12:00
Rain
Rainfall amounts varied across the country with the west ranging between 25 and 50mm of rainfall. The east was much drier with accumulations ranging only between 2 and 15 mm. The highest accumulation was recorded in Belmullet, Co. Mayo with 48.3mm (or 273% of the Average), whereas Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford recorded the least with 0.9 mm (5% of average). Mixed and changeable weather is expected for the coming week with spells of rain and showers. As a result, rainfall amounts will be above average generally, with the highest accumulations of 30 to 60 mm forecast in the west and northwest of the country.
Temperatures
Mean air temperatures were above average across the country over the past seven days, ranging from 17.3 degrees in Belmullet, Co. Mayo to 19 degrees in Shannon Airport. On average temperatures were 2 to 4.1 degrees above average for this time of year, with the temperatures in the midlands and northwest. Mean soil temperatures were also above average over the past week by between 2.5 to 6.7 degrees, with temperatures ranging from 17.2 and 22.9 degrees. Over the coming week, mean air temperatures are forecast to trend closer to or just slightly average by up to 1 degree, with temperatures expected to range from 15 degrees in the west to 17 degrees. Mean soil temperatures will continue above normal.
Sunshine
Drying Conditions
Spraying
Spraying opportunities will be limited over the coming week with spells of showers and rain forecast. The best conditions for spraying will occur on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning with a brief dry spell between bands of rain and showers.
Field Conditions
Moderately and well drained soils in the north and west are close to saturation, with poorly drained soils there waterlogged. Elsewhere, soils are drier and trafficable, with Soil Moisture Deficits (SMDs) currently ranging between 30 and 60 mm for all soil types, highest in the south, with some restriction to growth. SMDs are likely to decrease for most of the country with showers and rain forecast over the coming week. Soils in the west and northern half of the country are expected to become saturated while soils in the south and southeast will remain drier and trafficable.
Forecast maps and meteograms can be found on Blight Forecast.
