Forecast issued at: Saturday 14th February 2026 12:00
Rain
Over the past week rainfall amounts were above average in many areas. The highest accumulations were recorded at Dublin Airport where 68.1mm fell which was over fives times the average. However, rainfall amounts were below average in some places, for example, at Valentia Observatory, Co. Kerry where 26.3 mm or just 82% of average rainfall was recorded. With unsettled conditions forecast to bring frequent showers or spells of rain during the coming days, rainfall amounts are expected to be 1 to 2 times the average across the country.
Temperatures
Mean air temperatures were above average by between 0.6 and 2 degrees across the country during the past 7 days, the exception being at Malin Head, Co. Donegal where temperatures were closer to average. The lowest mean air temperature was 5.5 degrees recorded at Knock Airport, Co. Mayo which was 1.3 degrees above average. The highest mean air temperature was 8.9 degrees recorded at Valentia Observatory, Co. Kerry which was 1.7 degrees above average. Mean soil temperatures were above average across the country during the past week by between 1.6 and 3.6 degrees, ranging from 6.3 degrees at Malin Head, Co. Donegal to 8.5 degrees at Valentia Observatory, Co. Kerry. Mean air temperatures will be between a degree above and below average this week, ranging from 4 to 9 degrees.
Sunshine
Sunshine amounts were well below average across most of the country apart from the southwest. Generally sunshine amounts in most areas ranged from around 25% to 75% of average. The lowest amount of sunshine was recorded at Casement Aerodrome, Co. Dublin where just 4 hours or 24% of average was recorded. The highest amount of rainfall was recorded at Valentia Observatory, Co. Kerry where 19.3 hours or 133% of average was recorded. The coming 7 days should see a mix of cloud and sunnier spells, meaning sunshine amounts will be expected to increase.
Drying Conditions
Drying conditions will be poor over the coming days with spells of rain or frequent showers.
Spraying
There will be opportunities for spraying early today with drier conditions and light winds. Showers and rain from later this evening onwards will limit spraying opportunities.
Field Conditions
All poorly drained soils and some moderately drained soils are waterlogged, while all other soils are saturated. Over the coming week, there will be little to no improvement to soil conditions.
Forecast maps and meteograms can be found on Blight Forecast.
