Forecast issued at: Saturday 25th October 2025 13:00
Rain
Rainfall accumulations for the past seven days were above average across much of the country, with totals ranging between 95% to 280% of normal. The lowest rainfall was recorded at Belmullet, Co. Mayo (31.0mm, 95%), while Cork Airport saw the highest total of 81.9mm (267%), making southern and eastern areas the wettest. Western and northwestern counties were somewhat drier relative to normal. The coming week will bring a mixed pattern of showers and rain, with dry spells at times. Rainfall totals are likely to be near or slightly above average across the country.
Temperatures
Mean air temperatures were above average nationwide over the past week, ranging from 11.3 degrees Celsius at Knock Airport to 11.8 degrees Celsius at Shannon Airport, 0.4 and 1.3 degrees Celsius above normal. It was mildest in the west. Mean soil temperatures were also notably above average, by around 1.5 to 3.0 degrees Celsius, ranging between 10.8 and 13.0 degrees Celsius. Through the week ahead, temperatures will gradually decrease, with mean air values expected to fall to around 8 to 11 degrees Celsius, which is normal or slightly below average for late October.
Sunshine
Sunshine amounts over the past week were close to or above normal at most stations, ranging from 881% of average at Belmullet to 124% at Roches Point. The highest sunshine total was 28.5 hours at Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford, while Belmullet recorded the lowest at 14.9 hours. While the coming week will remain unsettled, there will be some brighter intervals and more frequent sunny spells, especially between showers, leading to near-normal sunshine levels overall.
Drying Conditions
With showers and rain expected on most days and temperatures trending cooler, drying conditions will remain poor through the coming week.
Spraying
Spraying opportunities will be limited, owing to breezy conditions and frequent showers which will restrict suitable windows for field work.
Field Conditions
Currently, all well-drained soils are saturated, moderately drained soils are saturated or waterlogged, and poorly drained soils remain waterlogged. Given the continuing unsettled pattern with frequent showers and periods of rain, there will be little or no improvement in soil trafficability over the coming week.
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