Forecast issued at: Monday 01st December 2025 15:00
Rain
Rainfall amounts over the past week were generally close to average but above normal in parts of west Munster. Valentia Observatory had the highest accumulation among the reporting stations, recording 64.3mm of rain which equates to 167% of its average, while Mullingar recorded the lowest accumulation with 17.2mm or 82% of its average. The coming week will remain unsettled and changeable with spells of rain and showers extending from the Atlantic. Rainfall totals will be highest in west Connacht and West Munster where nearly twice the average rainfall for the time of year is expected or around 60 to 80mm. Elsewhere, rainfall totals will be closer to normal, ranging from 75 to 125% of average which is around 15 to 40mm.
Temperatures
Mean air temperatures over the past week were close
to average for the time of year, ranging from 5.9 to 8.8 degrees across reporting stations. Soil temperatures were either close to or slightly above average ranging from 5.8 to 9 degrees. Over the coming week, mean air temperatures are expected to be around 2 degrees above average for much of the country, with the exception of parts of the north which are forecast to be up to 3 degrees above average for this time of year. Mean air temperatures are forecast to be between 7 and 11 degrees. Soil temperatures will likely increase a little over the week also.
Sunshine
Sunshine amounts were above average over the past 7 days ranging from 12.6 hours at Belmullet, Co. Mayo, (122% of average) to 26.3 hours at Johnstown Castle (190% of average). Over the coming week, sunshine amounts are likely to be closer to or below average in some spots with unsettled and changeable conditions forecast, especially near Atlantic coasts.
Drying Conditions
Drying conditions will remain poor throughout the coming week due to the frequent occurrence of rain or showers. Limited sunshine and saturated ground will further restrict drying potential.
Spraying
Spraying opportunities will remain limited, due to unsettled and, at times, breezy conditions.
Field Conditions
Soils remain saturated nationwide, with poorly drained soils fully waterlogged. No improvements in soil moisture deficits are expected during the coming week, with saturated conditions persisting across all soil types.
Forecast maps and meteograms can be found on Blight Forecast.
