Forecast issued at: Tuesday 21st October 2025 14:00
Rain
Rainfall accumulations for the past seven days were below average for the west and northwest but near average or above elsewhere. Rainfall totals ranged between 20% and 263% of average. It was driest in the west with 6.7mm recorded at Belmullet, Co. Mayo. Southern and eastern coasts were the wettest regions with 58.7mm recorded at Cork Airport. and 184% of average. Showers and rain will affect the country most days in the coming week, with rainfall amounts likely to be close to or above average as a result. However, some regions, particularly southern coastal regions, may be slightly drier than normal.
Temperatures
Mean air temperatures were above average over the past week, ranging from 10.9 to 13.9 degrees, which is between 0.2 and 2.2 degrees above average. It was warmest in the south and coolest in the northwest. Mean soil temperatures have also been above average by 2.1 to 3.7 degrees, ranging from 11.4 to 13.8 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 later in the week. Soil temperatures will also decrease slightly.
Sunshine
It was much duller than average over the past seven days, with sunshine amounts between 28% and 58% of average. It was dullest along southern and eastern coasts with just 6.4 hours of sunshine recorded at Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford and Casement Aerodrome, Co. Dublin. Marginally brighter along western coasts with 11.2 hours of sunshine recorded at Belmullet, Co. Mayo. 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 will 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. The best of any opportunities likely between showers early Wednesday.
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. While a slight improvement is possible in moderately drained soils in the east, all well and moderately drained soils will remain saturated. Poorly drained soils will remain waterlogged.
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