Forecast issued at: Friday 30th May 2025 14:00
Rain
Total rainfall accumulations have been well above average for most of the country over the past seven days, with southern counties recording closer to average accumulations. The highest rainfall amounts were recorded in the midlands, with 58.2mm of rain accumulated in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath (360% of average for this time of year). Roches Point, Co. Cork recorded the least amount of rainfall with 15.6mm, which is 108% of average for this time of year. The coming week will see a continuation of the unsettled weather with further spells of rain and showers moving in from the Atlantic. As a result, rainfall amounts will be above average across the country for this time of year, ranging from between 1.5 and 3 times the average amount, with the wettest conditions in the west.
Temperatures
Mean air temperatures over the past week have been above average for the time of year, ranging from 11.5 degrees at Knock/Ireland West Airport, Co. Mayo and 14.2 degrees at Shannon Airport, Co. Clare. This equates to between 0.4 and 1.7 degrees above normal. Mean soil temperatures have been well above average, ranging from 13.9 to 15.8 degrees which is between 1.7 and 3.2 degrees above normal. Over the coming week, mean air temperatures will generally be close to normal or slightly below. Mean soil temperatures will continue above normal.
Sunshine
The past week was duller than normal throughout the country. Sunshine hours varied between 8.9 hours at Knock/Ireland West Airport, Co. Mayo (24% of normal) and 27.4 hours (68% of normal) recorded. The coming week will continue unsettled so while there will be some sunny spells, sunshine amounts will generally be below normal.
Drying Conditions
Mostly poor drying conditions over the coming week, due to spells of rain and showers. However, there will be some opportunities away from showers especially later Sunday and much of Monday before rain arrives from the west.
Spraying
Limited spraying opportunities over the coming week, due to spells of rain and showers. The best opportunity for spraying will be away from showers especially later Sunday and much of Monday before rain arrives from the west.
Field Conditions
In the north and west of the country, soil moisture deficits (SMD) are generally between 15mm and 30mm, resulting in some restriction to growth in well drained soils, though some soils in the northwest are saturated. SMDs are highest in the south and southeast, between 25mm and 45mm, resulting in some restriction to growth in all soils. SMDs will decrease over the coming week due to spells of rain and showers with some further soils in the northwest and southwest becoming saturated or waterlogged.
Further Comments
Forecast maps and meteograms can be found on Blight Forecast.
