Forecast issued at: Tuesday 11th November 2025 13:00
Rain
Rainfall was above average across most of the country, particularly in the south and east. The wettest station was Cork Airport, which recorded around 59 mm (204% of average), while Belmullet in the northwest had the lowest total, with about 23 mm (74% of average). Most regions experienced more rainfall than normal, though the north and northwest saw somewhat less excess compared with southern and eastern areas. The coming week will remain unsettled, especially through the early part of the period, with frequent showers and longer spells of rain. Forecast totals are expected to reach around 50 mm at Valentia and Shannon, about 60 mm at Dublin Airport, and close to 70 mm at Casement Aerodrome. Overall, rainfall is likely to be above average in most areas, though brief drier intervals are expected by the weekend.
Temperatures
Air temperatures were milder than average over the past week. Mean values ranged between approximately 10 degrees Celsius at Knock Airport and 12 degrees Celsius at Casement and Dublin Airports, between 2 and 4 degrees Celsius above normal. Soil temperatures were also higher than normal, generally between 11 and 12 degrees Celsius, around 3 to 5 degrees Celsius above average. For the week ahead, temperatures will gradually fall, starting mild but becoming cooler toward the weekend. Daytime temperatures will remain slightly above seasonal norms in southern and eastern areas, while night-time temperatures will turn cooler as the week progresses. Soil temperatures are expected to remain above normal, though decreasing slowly.
Sunshine
Most stations reported below-average sunshine, apart from parts of the north and east, which saw a little more than usual. Looking ahead, the forecast suggests a mix of cloud and bright spells. Western and southern regions are likely to see the best of the sunshine around the weekend, while other areas stay rather dull overall. Sunshine amounts will be close to or slightly below average.
Drying Conditions
Drying conditions will remain poor for much of the week due to frequent rainfall, high humidity, and moderate winds. A slight improvement is likely by the weekend, as rainfall becomes lighter and less persistent.
Spraying
Spraying opportunities will be limited, especially during the first half of the week when showery and breezy conditions dominate. Some short windows of opportunity may occur around the weekend, as winds ease and weather becomes somewhat more settled.
Field Conditions
Soil moisture levels remain very high following the recent wet period. Moderately and poorly drained soils are waterlogged, with surface ponding evident in heavier soils. Further rainfall early in the week will worsen conditions temporarily, but a slight improvement is possible by the weekend. By early next week, poorly drained and most moderately drained soils will remain waterlogged, while well-drained soils are expected to stay saturated.
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