Forecast issued at: Thursday 11th September 2025 12:00
Rain
Rainfall amounts have varied quite significantly across the country during the last 7 days. Midland areas have trended drier than average with wetter conditions for many eastern and southern coastal margins. The wettest location this week was Valentia in County Kerry with 62.8mm of rainfall recorded. It was driest at Mullingar in County Westmeath with just 9.8mm of rainfall. The week ahead will be unsettled with frequent spells of rain and showers. As a result, rainfall amounts are expected to continue above average with the highest accumulations forecast in the west and southwest. Weekly rainfall totals of 30-50mm are expected widely with up to 100mm possible in some Atlantic coastal areas.
Temperatures
Mean air temperatures were within a degree of average over the past week. Mean temperatures ranged between 13.2 at Knock Airport and 14.9 degrees at Shannon Airport. Mean soil temperatures have been between 1.2 and 2.1 degrees above average, ranging from 14.1 to 16 degrees. It will become cooler in the coming week with mean air temperatures decreasing to around 1 or 2 degrees below normal. Soil temperatures will decrease slightly over the coming week.
Sunshine
Sunshine totals were close to average across Ireland during the last 7 days. It was dullest in the northwest with 20.7 hours of sunshine recorded at Knock Airport, Co. Mayo. Considerably brighter in the south with 37 hours of sunshine recorded at Shannon Airport. The coming week will be unsettled with sunshine amounts likely to be below normal, especially in the west.
Drying Conditions
Drying conditions will be generally poor over the coming 7 days with frequent showers and rain expected.
Spraying
Spraying opportunities will be limited due to frequent showers or longer spells of rain, combined with breezy conditions at times.
Field Conditions
Soils across the north and west of the country are saturated, with poorly drained soils in these areas waterlogged. Soils elsewhere are currently dry and trafficable, with soil moisture deficits (SMDs) generally between 10 and 45mm. In the coming week, further rainfall will lead to a general deterioration in soil conditions. Most soils will become saturated or waterlogged, though SMDs in east Leinster and south Munster will remain between 5 and 15mm.
Forecast maps and meteograms can be found on Blight Forecast.
