Forecast issued at: Friday 07th November 2025 14:00
Rain
Over the past week, it was wetter than average for most of the country with the exception of the north and northwest. It was wettest in the south with 67.8mm recorded at Cork Airport (231% of average). The driest conditions were in the north with 23.2mm recorded at Malin Head, Co. Donegal (73% of average). It will remain unsettled in the next seven days with frequent spells of rain, heavy at times early next week. It will be wetter than average nationwide as a result, with rainfall amounts expected to be 2 or 3 times above normal for most.
Temperatures
It has been much milder than average over the past seven days. Mean air temperatures ranged between 10.5 and 12.4 degrees, which is between 1.5 and 3.9 degrees above average. Soil temperatures are also warmer than average, ranging between 10.1 and 11.9 degrees. This is between 2 and 4.2 degrees above normal. It will remain considerably milder than average over the coming week with mean air temperatures 2 or 3 degrees higher than normal. Soil temperatures will continue well above normal also.
Sunshine
Most areas were duller than average over the past week with the exception of eastern coasts. Sunshine amounts ranged from 6.7 hours at Valentia Observatory, Co. Kerry (44% of average) to 25.3 hours at Casement Aerodrome, Co. Dublin (138% of average). With unsettled conditions in the coming week, sunshine amounts will be below average.
Drying Conditions
Drying conditions will generally be poor over the week ahead due to unsettled conditions.
Spraying
Spraying opportunities will be limited due to frequent rain and often breezy conditions.
Field Conditions
Currently, all soils are saturated with poorly drained soils waterlogged. Soil conditions will not improve in the next week due to frequent rainfall. Well drained and most moderately drained soils will remain saturated. Poorly drained and some moderately drained soils will be waterlogged.
Forecast maps and meteograms can be found on Blight Forecast.
