Forecast issued at: Monday 22nd June 2026 19:00
Rain
Over the past week, rainfall amounts over Ireland were above average in most areas with between 16.7 to 42.8 mm (109 to 250% of average). Amounts were below average in parts of the north and northwest with the lowest amount of rainfall reported at Malin Head, Co. Donegal, 11.9 mm (70% of average).For the coming week, the next few days will be mainly dry. Most of the rain will fal from late Thursday on wards. Rainfall amounts are expected to range from 10 or 11 mm in the southeast to a possible 30 mm in the northwest (79 to 150%) with a possibliey of even higher amounts near the northest coast. Most of the rainfall will soccer from late Thursday onwards
Temperatures
For the past week, mean air temperatures ranged from 14.3 to 16.2 degrees (0.9 to 2.4 degrees above average). Soil temperatures ranged from 15.7 to 18.5 degrees (1.6 to 3.7 degrees above average)For the coming week, mean air temperatures will range from 15 to 19 degrees (2 to 6 degrees above average). Soil temperatures will continue well above average also.
Sunshine
For the past week, sunshine amounts were above average everywhere and ranged from 100 to 135 % of average. This week, sunshine amounts will continue to be above average, with the best of the sunshine between today and Thursday
Drying Conditions
There will be very good drying up to and including Thursday. However later on Thursday there is a possibility of Thunderstorms. From Friday onwards there will be rain at times. So, drying conditions will not be as good.
Spraying
There will be good opportunities for spraying up to and including Thursday. Opportunities will be more limited from then as there will be rain at times.
Field Conditions
Field conditions will be good in all areas this week. Soil moisture deficits will range from 10 to 20 mm in Ulster, Connacht and west Munster. They'll range form 20 to 40 mm in Leinster and east Munster
Further Comments
Nil
