Forecast issued at: Thursday 22nd January 2026 13:00
Rain
Rainfall amounts varied across the country over the past seven days with 65 to 70% of the average recorded in the north-west to between 200 and 250% of the average in the south and east. Cork Airport recorded the most with 59.9mm while Malin Head, Co. Donegal recorded the least with 19.3mm. Unsettled conditions are likely to continue through the next seven days, with between 100 and 300% of the average expected, generally highest in the south and east. However, parts of the north may continue to fare better with below average totals.
Temperatures
Temperatures over the past week were mostly below the average for the time of year, ranging 3.7 degrees at Knock/Ireland West Airport, Co. Mayo to 6.7 degrees at both Valentia Observatory, Co. Kerry and Roche's Point, Co. Cork. This equates to between 1.3 degrees below normal and 0.2 degrees above. Mean soil temperatures are generally close to or above average, ranging from 4 to 6.1 degrees which is between 0.6 degrees below normal to 1.2 degrees above. Temperatures will fluctuate a little over the coming week but overall will be average or within a degree of normal. Little change is expected in mean soil temperatures over the coming week.
Sunshine
Sunshine amounts were generally close to over above average over the past week. The station at Belmullet, Co. Mayo recorded the least with 11.4 hours of sunshine while Cork Airport recorded the most with 16.6 hours. The coming week will be unsettled with plenty of cloud at times so sunshine totals are likely to be below normal.
Drying Conditions
Drying conditions will be generally poor over the coming week with showers or longer 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 along with some moderately drained soils, mainly in the north and east, are waterlogged while all other soils are saturated. With unsettled conditions over the coming week, more moderately drained soils are expected to become waterlogged.
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