Met Éireann says July was among ‘hottest, driest and sunniest months on record’Met Éireann, Ireland's meteorological service, reported that July was 'one of the hottest, driest and sunniest months on record' for the country. The national mean temperature reached 17.25°C, making it the second-hottest July since 1900. The month saw record-breaking sunshine in several locations, including Johnstown Castle, which had 332.4 hours of sunlight, provisionally setting a new national record. Rainfall was significantly below average, with 16mm recorded nationwide, marking the driest July on record. Multiple weather stations recorded their warmest July ever, with Phoenix Park experiencing 36 consecutive days over 20°C, surpassing previous records. Heatwaves affected seven stations, with Moore Park recording the second-longest heatwave on record. The month was characterized by high pressure systems keeping Atlantic weather fronts at bay, resulting in prolonged dry conditions.
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July was third hottest month on record, says Met ÉireannJuly 2026 was recorded as one of the hottest, driest, and sunniest months in Ireland's history according to Met Éireann. The national mean temperature reached 17.25°C, making it the second hottest July on record since 1900 and the third hottest month overall. This temperature was 2.4°C above the 1961–1990 long-term average and 1.87°C above the 1991–2020 average. Rainfall was exceptionally low, with just 16mm recorded, only 17% of the 1991–2020 average, and all regions experienced below-average rainfall. Several weather stations, including Cork Airport and Johnstown Castle, reported record-breaking warmth, sunshine, and dryness. Heatwaves lasting between five and 13 days were observed at multiple locations, with Moore Park experiencing the second-longest heatwave on record. Met Éireann noted that the high-pressure system prevented Atlantic weather fronts from affecting much of the country, leading to prolonged sunny and hot conditions.
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