Forecast issued at: Monday 26th January 2026 16:00
Rain
Over the past week, rainfall amounts have been lower than or close to average across the west and northwest with accumulations between 78% and 117% of average. It was muchwetter than average elsewhere with accumulations between 121% and 419% of average. It was driest in west Connacht with 22.7mm recorded at Belmullet, Co. Mayo. The wettest conditions were in the south with 74.6mm recorded at Cork Airport. Unsettled conditions will continue through the next seven days and it will be wetter than average for most of the country as a result. Accumulations will generally be between 185% and 400% of average. However, accumulations will be closer to normal near northern coasts.
Temperatures
Temperatures over the past week were generally near average, ranging from 4.2 degrees at Knock Airport, Co. Mayo to 7.1 degrees at Malin Head, Co. Donegal. This is between 0.8 degrees below normal and 0.8 degrees above. Mean soil temperatures are generally close to or slightly above average, ranging from 4.7 to 6.5 degrees, which is between 0.2 degrees below normal to 1.9 degrees above. Temperatures will fluctuate a little over the coming week but overall will be within a degree of normal. Little change is expected in mean soil temperatures over the coming week.
Sunshine
Sunshine amounts were generally below average with the exception of some western and southwestern coasts. It was brightest near southwestern coasts with 15.9 hours of sunshine recorded at Valentia Observatory, Co. Kerry (144% of average). It was dullest near eastern coasts with just 1.5 hours of sunshine recorded at Dublin Airport (10% of average). The coming week will be unsettled with generally cloudy conditions so sunshine totals are likely to be below normal.
Drying Conditions
Drying conditions will be generally poor over the coming week with frequent spells of rain.
Spraying
Opportunities for spraying will be very limited over the coming days due to the unsettled weather pattern.
Field Conditions
All poorly drained soils and moderately drained soils are waterlogged, while all other soils are saturated. With unsettled conditions over the coming week, there will be little to no improvement to soil conditions, though some moderately drained soils could see an improvement in soil moisture deficits.
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