Forecast issued at: Monday 27th October 2025 13:00
Rain
Rainfall accumulations for the past seven days were close to normal or below for most stations, though was above average for some midland and eastern areas. Accumulations ranged between 13.6mm at Oak Park, Co. Carlow (66% of its average) to 43.3mm at Gurteen, Co. Tipperary (189% of its average). Malin Head, Co. Donegal recorded the lowest percentage of its average with 54% or 17.7mm. Over the coming week, there will be rain and showers each day, driest though on Tuesday and Wednesday. It will turn wet on Thursday and will then continue unsettled through the rest of the week. Overall, rainfall amounts will likely range between 25 and 60mm generally, higher in the southwest. This equates to between 110% and 225% of normal amounts for the time of year.
Temperatures
Mean air temperatures were close to or slightly below the average over the past week, ranging from 8.7 to 10.7 degrees which is between 0.3 above and 1 degree below normal for the time of year. Mean soil temperatures were above normal, ranging from 9.5 to 12.4 degrees which is between 0.5 and 2.8 degrees milder than the average. Over the coming week, cooler than average conditions are expected at first with some grass frosts likely midweek and a chance of an air frost, especially in northern areas. Temperatures are then indicated to increase as the weather turns more unsettled. Overall, mean air temperatures will likely be close to or a degree below normal. Mean soil temperatures may decrease but will mostly continue above normal overall.
Sunshine
Sunshine amounts over the past week were generally above normal over the past week with the exception of some northern and northwestern areas. Belmullet, Co. Mayo recorded the least with 14 hours or 78% of its average. Elsewhere, values recorded ranged between 18.5 and 33.9 hours with Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford recording the most with 165% of its average. Over the coming week, there will be some good sunny periods, particularly Tuesday and Wednesday though cloudy conditions will occur too. Overall, sunshine amounts will likely be around or below normal.
Drying Conditions
Due to spells of rain and showers and with cool conditions, drying conditions will generally be poor. The best of any opportunities will be on Tuesday and especially on Wednesday, with the south and east seeing the best conditions.
Spraying
Spraying opportunities will also be limited by spells of rain and showers as well as often moderate to fresh winds. The best conditions will likely be later on Wednesday as winds will ease for a time.
Field Conditions
Currently all well and moderately drained soils are saturated or close to it while most poorly drained soils are waterlogged or close to it. Over the coming days, there will be further deteriorations in the soils with all moderately and poorly drained soils becoming waterlogged through Thursday. Some improvements are possible towards next weekend.
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