Issued Friday, 1 November 2024 at 13:12 UTC (13:12 IST)
Tuesday 1 October 2024
A low-pressure system of 997 hPa over the North Sea brought a fresh northwesterly airflow across Ireland. An occluded front was located over the southern Irish Sea. Patchy clouds were present in the South and East, with occasional showers moving from the north overnight, reaching the east by morning. Northwesterly winds in the morning shifted to a northeasterly direction later in the day. Misty conditions occurred in the Midlands during the early hours. By midday and into the afternoon, cloud cover decreased, allowing for sunny spells and dry weather.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 3.4 mm Phoenix Park, Co Dublin (4% of its monthly LTA) |
3.6 °C Markree Castle, Co Sligo (-2.2°C from its LTA) |
17.2 °C Claremorris, Co Mayo (3.9°C from its LTA) |
19 knots (35 km/h) Fresh Breeze Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
24 knots (44 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Ireland was under a moderate northerly airflow, influenced by an anticyclone of 1024 hPa located north of Scotland. Cloud cover in the Midlands and East gradually moved westward throughout the day. Scattered showers were observed in the Southeast and over the east, while the rest of the country remained dry. Light easterly and northeasterly winds, and no significant gusts.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 0.3 mm Johnstown Castle (coastal), Co Wexford (0% of its monthly LTA) |
3.1 °C Mount Dillon, Co Roscommon (-2.6°C from its LTA) |
17.3 °C Shannon Airport (coastal), Co Clare (3.0°C from its LTA) |
20 knots (37 km/h) Fresh Breeze Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
26 knots (48 km/h) Dublin Airport (coastal), Co Dublin and Casement Aerodrome, Co Dublin |
Thursday 3 October 2024
An anticyclone of 1026 hPa, centered over Scotland, brought a moderate to fresh southeasterly airflow over Ireland. The weather was generally overcast, with periods of light rain in the southwest and moderate rain in the northwest. The southeast experienced sunny spells throughout the day. Winds were westerly in the morning, shifting to northeasterly later in the day, with no gusts.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 6.6 mm Valentia Observatory (coastal), Co Kerry (4% of its monthly LTA) |
3.1 °C Markree Castle, Co Sligo (-2.7°C from its LTA) |
16.7 °C Valentia Observatory (coastal), Co Kerry (2.4°C from its LTA) |
24 knots (44 km/h) Strong Breeze Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
31 knots (57 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Friday 4 October 2024
A fresh to strong southerly airflow affected Ireland, positioned between an anticyclone of 1023 hPa over the North Sea and a depression of 1003 hPa, located 445 nautical miles northwest of Belmullet. An associated occluded front moved slowly eastward across the country. Showers moved from west to east throughout the night and persisted into the morning and evening. Conditions were mild, with above-average temperatures nationwide. It was windy along the northern, western, and southeastern coasts, while mist developed in some areas during the evening.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 16.0 mm Cork Airport (coastal), Co Cork (12% of its monthly LTA) |
10.5 °C Knock Airport, Co Mayo (4.6°C from its LTA) |
18.4 °C Athenry, Co Galway (4.5°C from its LTA) |
26 knots (48 km/h) Strong Breeze Roches Point (coastal), Co Cork |
35 knots (65 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Saturday 5 October 2024
A low-pressure system of 979 hPa in the mid-Atlantic, with several embedded fronts, slowly moved eastward, while a high-pressure system of 1022 hPa remained stationary east of the UK. Heavy thundery rain affected the southwest and south from mid-morning, moving eastward along southern areas in the afternoon before clearing by late evening. The east remained dry. Although there were some breaks in the cloud cover in the Southeast, conditions were generally cloudy or overcast. Gusty winds were felt across the country, with the strongest winds in the South.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 54.2 mm Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork (42% of its monthly LTA) |
10.4 °C Knock Airport, Co Mayo (4.5°C from its LTA) |
16.5 °C Valentia Observatory (coastal), Co Kerry (2.2°C from its LTA) |
35 knots (65 km/h) Gale Force Roches Point (coastal), Co Cork |
47 knots (87 km/h) Roches Point (coastal), Co Cork |
Sunday 6 October 2024
A slow-moving depression of 969 hPa, centered approximately 330 nautical miles west of Slyne Head, sustained a fresh to strong southerly airflow over Ireland. Moderate to heavy showers affected the South, Southwest, and Northeast in the morning, with these systems moving northeastward throughout the day. Isolated showers also occurred across the country, with some breaks in cloud cover by midday, followed by another shower system moving northeast in the afternoon. Scattered cloud cover was observed in the Midlands during the morning, later spreading to the South. Gusty winds, blowing from the north, were experienced along the coast.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 11.6 mm Valentia Observatory (coastal), Co Kerry (7% of its monthly LTA) |
8.2 °C Dublin Airport (coastal), Co Dublin (1.3°C from its LTA) |
18.6 °C Belmullet (coastal), Co Mayo (4.9°C from its LTA) |
28 knots (52 km/h) Near Gale Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork |
35 knots (65 km/h) Casement Aerodrome, Co Dublin and Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork |
Monday 7 October 2024
Ireland was under a fresh to strong southerly airflow, driven by a slow-moving depression of 973 hPa centered approximately 260 nautical miles west of Loop Head. The weather featured a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers, some of which were heavy. Rain developed in the Southeast later in the evening. Light to moderate south to southeast winds.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 14.1 mm Johnstown Castle (coastal), Co Wexford (12% of its monthly LTA) |
6.3 °C Mount Dillon, Co Roscommon (0.6°C from its LTA) |
18.9 °C Casement Aerodrome, Co Dublin (5.3°C from its LTA) |
22 knots (41 km/h) Strong Breeze Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork |
34 knots (63 km/h) Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork |
Tuesday 8 October 2024
A low-pressure system of 981 hPa, centered approximately 110 nautical miles south of Valentia, generated a moderate to fresh easterly airflow over Ireland. The morning was cloudy and damp across much of the east, the west, the north and the south, with outbreaks of rain spreading from the east, turning heavy at times before easing in the afternoon. Scattered showers developed in the evening, with a few isolated showers mainly affecting the east.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 19.2 mm Casement Aerodrome, Co Dublin (24% of its monthly LTA) |
7.6 °C Moore Park, Co Cork (1.2°C from its LTA) |
17.3 °C Moore Park, Co Cork (3.0°C from its LTA) |
23 knots (43 km/h) Strong Breeze Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
28 knots (52 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Wednesday 9 October 2024
A low-pressure system of 986 hPa located over central England has brought a strengthening northeasterly airflow across Ireland. The day started off fresh, with morning showers in the North and in the East that eventually cleared. In other regions, conditions were generally dry, featuring sunny intervals and isolated showers. By the afternoon, much of the country was dry and bright, with sunny spells. Brisk northerly winds through-out the day.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 3.9 mm Valentia Observatory (coastal), Co Kerry (2% of its monthly LTA) |
3.9 °C Athenry, Co Galway (-2.7°C from its LTA) |
15.4 °C Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork (1.0°C from its LTA) |
28 knots (52 km/h) Near Gale Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
36 knots (67 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Thursday 10 October 2024
A moderate to strong northerly airflow enveloped Ireland, influenced by a 980 hPa depression located over northern Germany and a 1025 hPa anticyclone centered south of Greenland. The day was dry, with a few isolated showers scattered across the country. Skies were overcast, interspersed with sunny spells, particularly in the Midlands. Northerly wind gusts mainly affecting the northern regions.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 1.7 mm Knock Airport, Co Mayo (1% of its monthly LTA) |
-0.7 °C Mount Dillon, Co Roscommon (-6.4°C from its LTA) |
12.8 °C Athenry, Co Galway (-1.1°C from its LTA) |
26 knots (48 km/h) Strong Breeze Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
34 knots (63 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Friday 11 October 2024
Ireland experienced a moderate northerly airflow, situated between a 977 hPa depression over Sweden and a 1021 hPa anticyclone south of Greenland. Overnight, some frost developed. Scattered showers were mainly observed in the West and North, while the east and south remained mostly dry. There were good sunny intervals, especially in the southern regions. The south had clear skies during the night, while the north remained cloudy.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 7.4 mm Newport (coastal), Co Mayo (4% of its monthly LTA) |
-1.6 °C Moore Park, Co Cork (-8.0°C from its LTA) |
14.0 °C Newport (coastal), Co Mayo (-0.2°C from its LTA) |
24 knots (44 km/h) Strong Breeze Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
31 knots (57 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Saturday 12 October 2024
A strengthening westerly airflow swept across Ireland as a 996 hPa depression, located about 190 nautical miles north of Bloody Foreland, moved over Scotland. This was accompanied by a front that tracked southeast over the country and cleared by the afternoon. Widespread showers began in the West and Northwest, moving southeast overnight into Saturday. By evening, most areas saw the showers dissipate, except for the far north of the country. The northern coasts experienced strong winds throughout the day, while mist developed along the western coasts during the afternoon and evening.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 9.1 mm Finner (coastal), Co Donegal (7% of its monthly LTA) |
-0.8 °C Moore Park, Co Cork (-7.2°C from its LTA) |
13.8 °C Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork (-0.6°C from its LTA) |
36 knots (67 km/h) Gale Force Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
46 knots (85 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Sunday 13 October 2024
A weak ridge of high pressure moved eastward over Ireland, resulting in a moderate to fresh northwesterly airflow in the east and a light to moderate southerly airflow in the west, as frontal troughs approached from the west. Rainfall began in the West and Northwest early in the morning, spreading to the southwest and south by early evening, with the heaviest precipitation occurring in the south before clearing by midnight. Some slight air frost and moderate grass frost reported in the midlands during the morning. Overall, it was a cloudy and overcast day.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 8.3 mm Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork (7% of its monthly LTA) |
-0.8 °C Mount Dillon, Co Roscommon (-6.5°C from its LTA) |
13.6 °C Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork (-0.8°C from its LTA) |
22 knots (41 km/h) Strong Breeze Mace Head (coastal), Co Galway and Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork |
32 knots (59 km/h) Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork |
Monday 14 October 2024
Ireland was under a predominantly moderate to fresh south to southeasterly airflow, shifting to east to northeasterly in the southern regions, as a small-scale low-pressure system of 1007 hPa off the southeast coast moved eastward. Rain cleared from the southeast early in the night, leading to a dry day across the country. The best sunshine was observed in the North and East, while the midwest and south remained cloudy and overcast. There was also a slight grass frost reported in the midlands and east.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 0.6 mm Johnstown Castle (coastal), Co Wexford (0% of its monthly LTA) |
0.2 °C Mount Dillon, Co Roscommon and Mullingar, Co Westmeath (-5.5°C from its LTA) |
15.1 °C Newport (coastal), Co Mayo (0.9°C from its LTA) |
19 knots (35 km/h) Fresh Breeze Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
25 knots (46 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Ireland was influenced by a fresh southerly airflow situated between a 1023 hPa anticyclone over Scandinavia and a 979 hPa depression in the mid-Atlantic to the west. The morning began mostly cloudy, with patches of mist and drizzle. Later in the morning, rain moved into the south, spreading northward across the country throughout the afternoon and evening. The rain was heavy at times, especially in the South and East. Light to moderate southeasterly wind that occasionally became fresh and gusty.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 24.4 mm Moore Park, Co Cork (22% of its monthly LTA) |
4.1 °C Mount Dillon, Co Roscommon (-1.6°C from its LTA) |
16.9 °C Valentia Observatory (coastal), Co Kerry (2.6°C from its LTA) |
27 knots (50 km/h) Strong Breeze Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
36 knots (67 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Wednesday 16 October 2024
Ireland was under a predominantly moderate to fresh southeasterly airflow, positioned between a 1031 hPa anticyclone centered over eastern Europe and a broad 983 hPa depression located in the North Atlantic. Rain cleared from the east coast early in the morning, but more rain moved into the northwest and east coast during the afternoon, dissipating by late evening.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 10.5 mm Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal (9% of its monthly LTA) |
5.9 °C Mount Dillon, Co Roscommon (0.2°C from its LTA) |
19.1 °C Athenry, Co Galway (5.2°C from its LTA) |
23 knots (43 km/h) Strong Breeze Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
31 knots (57 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Thursday 17 October 2024
A low-pressure system of 995 hPa located off the west coast of Ireland generated a predominantly moderate to fresh southwesterly airflow across the country. The day featured a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers, some of which were heavy. By late afternoon, the showers became more isolated, resulting in a dry and bright evening. Winds were light to moderate from the south, gradually shifting to westerly. The night began dry and largely clear, but clouds moved in from the west overnight, bringing outbreaks of rain to the western and southern regions. It was breezy, with southerly winds increasing to moderate and fresh.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 4.9 mm Markree Castle, Co Sligo (4% of its monthly LTA) |
5.4 °C Mount Dillon, Co Roscommon (-0.3°C from its LTA) |
17.0 °C Roches Point (coastal), Co Cork (2.8°C from its LTA) |
29 knots (54 km/h) Near Gale Mace Head (coastal), Co Galway |
37 knots (69 km/h) Mace Head (coastal), Co Galway |
Friday 18 October 2024
Ireland was under a freshening southwest airflow as an active frontal trough moved across the country. A strong to gale-force southerly airflow developed for a time. During the morning, patchy rain and drizzle spread across the country, creating rather breezy conditions. By late morning, heavier bursts of rain reached western areas and continued to move eastward throughout the afternoon. A clearance arrived in the Atlantic coastal counties by evening, accompanied by fresh to strong and gusty southerly winds. Any lingering rain in the east cleared quickly early Friday night, leading to a generally dry night with clear spells and only a few showers, primarily affecting the western half of the country. Moderate southwest breezes persisted overnight.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 16.2 mm Valentia Observatory (coastal), Co Kerry (9% of its monthly LTA) |
7.0 °C Phoenix Park, Co Dublin (0.9°C from its LTA) |
17.5 °C Phoenix Park, Co Dublin (3.3°C from its LTA) |
39 knots (72 km/h) Gale Force Belmullet (coastal), Co Mayo |
54 knots (100 km/h) Belmullet (coastal), Co Mayo |
Saturday 19 October 2024
Ireland was under a fresh to strong southwest airflow generated by a low-pressure system (956 hPa) located to the northwest of the country. Storm Ashley moved in from the southwest later on Saturday and into Sunday. The day was mostly dry and pleasant across most areas, with good sunny spells. Some well-scattered showers occurred throughout the day, and rain arrived in the southwest during the evening, accompanied by fresh winds. As Storm Ashley approached, it became wet and windy overnight.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 7.1 mm Valentia Observatory (coastal), Co Kerry (4% of its monthly LTA) |
3.1 °C Markree Castle, Co Sligo (-2.7°C from its LTA) |
15.9 °C Phoenix Park, Co Dublin (1.7°C from its LTA) |
36 knots (67 km/h) Gale Force Mace Head (coastal), Co Galway and Roches Point (coastal), Co Cork |
58 knots (107 km/h) Valentia Observatory (coastal), Co Kerry |
Sunday 20 October 2024 Storm Ashley
Storm Ashley brought very windy to stormy conditions throughout the day, with southwest winds strengthening to strong or gale force, particularly along the northwest, west, and southwest coasts. Heavy rain cleared eastward early in the morning, followed by sunshine and scattered showers, some of which were heavy and thundery. Winds shifted to the southwest, easing slightly for a brief period further east before more rain spread from the west.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 17.2 mm Athenry, Co Galway (13% of its monthly LTA) |
9.2 °C Knock Airport, Co Mayo (3.3°C from its LTA) |
16.1 °C Phoenix Park, Co Dublin (1.9°C from its LTA) |
54 knots (100 km/h) Storm Force Mace Head (coastal), Co Galway and Belmullet (coastal), Co Mayo |
74 knots (137 km/h) Mace Head (coastal), Co Galway |
Monday 21 October 2024
Ireland experienced a fresh to near gale and unstable west to southwest airflow, with frontal troughs embedded in the system. Storm Ashley, now a weakened depression with a pressure of 972 hPa and located to the northeast of Iceland, continued its northward trajectory. The day saw a mix of scattered showers and sunshine, along with some morning mist. Winds were occasionally strong along the north and northwest coasts.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 13.6 mm Athenry, Co Galway (11% of its monthly LTA) |
5.6 °C Moore Park, Co Cork (-0.8°C from its LTA) |
15.3 °C Oak Park, Co Carlow (1.4°C from its LTA) |
31 knots (57 km/h) Near Gale Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
44 knots (81 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Tuesday 22 October 2024
Ireland experienced a generally moderate to fresh westerly airflow, positioned between a low-pressure system at 974 hPa located northeast of Iceland and a high-pressure system at 1034 hPa near the Azores. Early morning rain in the Southwest quickly cleared, leading to a dry day overall. The north enjoyed the sunniest conditions, while the west saw more cloud cover. A light grass frost was recorded in the midlands.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 2.5 mm Valentia Observatory (coastal), Co Kerry (1% of its monthly LTA) |
4.5 °C Markree Castle, Co Sligo (-1.3°C from its LTA) |
16.6 °C Phoenix Park, Co Dublin (2.4°C from its LTA) |
21 knots (39 km/h) Fresh Breeze Mace Head (coastal), Co Galway and Belmullet (coastal), Co Mayo |
28 knots (52 km/h) Belmullet (coastal), Co Mayo |
Wednesday 23 October 2024
A high-pressure system at 1035 hPa over Europe gradually drifted eastward, while a broad, complex trough extended south from Iceland. The morning and day were mostly dry with some initial sunshine, although cloud cover increased as the day progressed. Southerly breezes picked up slightly in the afternoon.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 0.3 mm Claremorris, Co Mayo (0% of its monthly LTA) |
3.7 °C Oak Park, Co Carlow (-2.6°C from its LTA) |
15.6 °C Phoenix Park, Co Dublin (1.4°C from its LTA) |
33 knots (61 km/h) Near Gale Belmullet (coastal), Co Mayo |
42 knots (78 km/h) Belmullet (coastal), Co Mayo and Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Thursday 24 October 2024
Ireland was situated in a strong to near-gale-force southerly airflow between a 976 hPa low-pressure system over Iceland and a 1038 hPa high-pressure system across central Europe, with a developing frontal wave approaching from the west. Most areas started the day dry, but by afternoon, patchy rain and drizzle reached the west and southwest. By evening, more persistent rain had moved into the west, south and northwest spreading northeastward through the night and becoming heavy at times.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 40.4 mm Belmullet (coastal), Co Mayo (28% of its monthly LTA) |
9.3 °C Belmullet (coastal), Co Mayo and Knock Airport, Co Mayo (1.1°C from its LTA) |
17.4 °C Casement Aerodrome, Co Dublin and Shannon Airport (coastal), Co Clare (3.8°C from its LTA) |
33 knots (61 km/h) Near Gale Mace Head (coastal), Co Galway |
44 knots (81 km/h) Belmullet (coastal), Co Mayo |
Friday 25 October 2024
A 999 hPa depression centered near Ireland’s southwest coast created a strong cyclonic airflow across the country, with northerly gales affecting western areas. Associated fronts moved through, bringing a mostly cloudy morning with occasional rain or drizzle, particularly in the northeast. Conditions became drier and brighter in most areas as the day progressed, though some showers persisted in the South. Light to moderate east to northeast winds.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 13.4 mm Cork Airport (coastal), Co Cork (10% of its monthly LTA) |
3.8 °C Mount Dillon, Co Roscommon (-1.9°C from its LTA) |
16.3 °C Mace Head (coastal), Co Galway (2.1°C from its LTA) |
33 knots (61 km/h) Near Gale Belmullet (coastal), Co Mayo |
44 knots (81 km/h) Belmullet (coastal), Co Mayo |
Saturday 26 October 2024
A 1008 hPa low-pressure system was located 200 nautical miles south of Ireland, with another front of 973 hPa low off Iceland’s west coast moving across the country throughout the day. The morning was mostly dry with sunny spells, though a few scattered showers developed in southern areas. By late afternoon and evening, rain quickly swept southeastward across Ireland, followed by clearing skies from the west. The night was largely dry, with a few isolated showers in the North.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 5.4 mm Belmullet (coastal), Co Mayo (4% of its monthly LTA) |
1.4 °C Athenry, Co Galway (-5.2°C from its LTA) |
14.6 °C Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork (0.2°C from its LTA) |
28 knots (52 km/h) Near Gale Mace Head (coastal), Co Galway |
38 knots (70 km/h) Mace Head (coastal), Co Galway |
Sunday 27 October 2024
Ireland was under a mostly moderate northwest to west airflow, influenced by a ridge extending from a 1035 hPa high over the Azores. Frontal systems from a mid-Atlantic depression approached from the west, causing a strengthening southwesterly flow. Many areas started dry, but rain moved into the west during the morning, spreading across the country by afternoon, with heaviest falls in the West and Northwest. Cloudy conditions persisted with rain continuing through the day, though it became lighter and more patchy in most areas by evening.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 32.6 mm Newport (coastal), Co Mayo (19% of its monthly LTA) |
0.7 °C Mullingar, Co Westmeath (-5.1°C from its LTA) |
14.8 °C Phoenix Park, Co Dublin and Moore Park, Co Cork (0.6°C from its LTA) |
27 knots (50 km/h) Strong Breeze Mace Head (coastal), Co Galway |
35 knots (65 km/h) Casement Aerodrome, Co Dublin |
Monday 28 October 2024
Ireland experienced a generally fresh, occasionally strong southwest to west airflow, positioned between a high-pressure system at 1034 hPa centered over the Azores and a low-pressure system at 1007 hPa located off Scotland’s east coast. The morning was mostly cloudy with areas of patchy rain, drizzle, and mist. However, much drier conditions developed through the afternoon and evening, with only a few isolated spots of light rain, drizzle, and mist in some areas.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 4.3 mm Valentia Observatory (coastal), Co Kerry (2% of its monthly LTA) |
8.6 °C Mount Dillon, Co Roscommon (2.9°C from its LTA) |
16.2 °C Johnstown Castle (coastal), Co Wexford (2.2°C from its LTA) |
21 knots (39 km/h) Fresh Breeze Mace Head (coastal), Co Galway and Casement Aerodrome, Co Dublin |
29 knots (54 km/h) Casement Aerodrome, Co Dublin |
Tuesday 29 October 2024
Ireland was under a light to moderate west to northwest airflow, situated between a high-pressure system at 1032 hPa near the Azores and a broad low-pressure system at 990 hPa east of Iceland. Overnight, mist and fog formed, leading into a mostly cloudy but dry day. A few scattered showers appeared in the west and southwest by early evening, with mist and fog returning again at night.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 1.1 mm Valentia Observatory (coastal), Co Kerry and Finner (coastal), Co Donegal (1% of its monthly LTA) |
6.0 °C Athenry, Co Galway (-0.6°C from its LTA) |
15.1 °C Valentia Observatory (coastal), Co Kerry (0.8°C from its LTA) |
16 knots (30 km/h) moderate breeze Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
20 knots (37 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Wednesday 30 October 2024
A high-pressure system of 1029 hPa centered over southern Ireland sustained a light and variable airflow across the region. The flow contained embedded weak frontal troughs. Light drizzle was observed along the Atlantic coasts, while the eastern areas enjoyed the best sunshine and warmer temperatures. The west and south experienced overcast conditions throughout the day.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 1.4 mm Mace Head (coastal), Co Galway (1% of its monthly LTA) |
9.6 °C Dublin Airport (coastal), Co Dublin (2.7°C from its LTA) |
15.0 °C Dublin Airport (coastal), Co Dublin (1.4°C from its LTA) |
17 knots (31 km/h) Fresh Breeze Belmullet (coastal), Co Mayo |
22 knots (41 km/h) Belmullet (coastal), Co Mayo |
Thursday 31 October 2024
A 1029 hPa anticyclone centered over southern England brought a light to moderate southwest airflow across Ireland. Early in the morning, there were some mist patches. The day was predominantly cloudy and mostly dry, with a few sunny intervals. Light rain or drizzle was reported in the West and North. Light southwest breezes throughout the day.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 1.5 mm Knock Airport, Co Mayo (1% of its monthly LTA) |
9.3 °C Mullingar, Co Westmeath (3.5°C from its LTA) |
15.1 °C Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal (2.1°C from its LTA) |
20 knots (37 km/h) Fresh Breeze Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
26 knots (48 km/h) Belmullet (coastal), Co Mayo |
(c) Met Éireann (2024)