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Summer 2024 - General Discussion

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  • #1302
    sryanbruen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,673 ✭✭✭✭sryanbruen


    Indeed evaporative rates are far greater at this time of year that a run of low humidity, sunny days (which have the highest evaporation) can lose a lot of moisture in a short period of time that it doesn't matter if there had been a lot of wet weather prior. Not discounting local variation which happens, the soil moisture deficits don't exactly ring alarm bells for me. Most SMDs range between 20 and 45mm currently, exceptions are Valentia/Malin Head which are almost negative SMD so these places have been rather wet of late. This is confirmed by the stats where Malin Head had 30.9mm in the past 7 days, 177% of what it expects in a typical week at this time of year. Valentia has been near average with 21.8mm (98%) but this is the wettest station in the country. Dublin Airport is the other exception which is showing a deficit of 58mm, significantly above anywhere else. I can attest to this as there hasn't been much rain here as already mentioned.

    I think as a result, talking of parched soils is a bit grossly exaggerated and premature. If we were seeing widespread SMDs above 70mm then it'd be a different story.

    Remember the hosepipe bans of 2018 and 2020? Summer 2017 to mid-spring 2018 was quite a wet period as was summer 2019 to winter 2019-20. Yet hosepipe bans were issued because SMDs reached record highs in places and we had historic "flash droughts" statistically through spring 2020 and summer 2018. However, they don't compare to now. What we have now is much more normal unless we see a flip in the weather patterns and start getting a few weeks of very sunny and very dry weather.

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  • #1303
    screamer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,175 ✭✭✭screamer


    Massive downpour of rain and hail in south laois for a good half hour just now….

    oh my july ;-)



  • #1304
    pauldry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,216 ✭✭✭pauldry


    Great day in Sligo Sunny all day. 16c . Blue skies. Fcuk the temperatures if its sunny. Might be a cool night though. 6 or 7c



  • #1305
    JCX BXC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,249 ✭✭✭✭JCX BXC


    Got back to Galway City this afternoon, big clouds all day just to the east and north but unspoilt sunshine for the last few hours here in Spanish Arch. Great day. Quite cool for July but shorts and a t-shirt nonetheless!



  • #1306
    Hippodrome Song Owl
    Registered Users Posts: 1,300 ✭✭✭Hippodrome Song Owl


    Which day in the next week looks best for a day trip to Bray? Warmish and dry, sunshine a bonus.



  • #1307
    highdef
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,339 ✭✭✭highdef


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    Downpour approaching earlier but it was moving so slowly that it took over 4 minutes to travel the few hundred metres to where I was. Must have been moving at walking pace or slower.



  • #1308
    acequion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,918 ✭✭✭acequion


    Today turned out very nice in Tralee, a first nice, sunny day since the brief fine spell nearly 2 weeks ago. What a difference it makes! I'm prepared to go abroad for my doses of heat and sun, so once I get it dry and reasonably mild at home, like today, I can live with that. But constant rain, I just can't live with.



  • #1309
    Artane2002
    Registered Users Posts: 2,027 ✭✭✭Artane2002


    Out of interest, I looked into how many summer days breached 20C from June 1st to July 7th at Dublin Airport back to 2010:

    2024: 4 (same number as May 2024!)

    2023: 16

    2022: 6

    2021: 7

    2020: 8

    2019: 4

    2018: 22

    2017: 12

    2016: 10

    2015: 10

    2014: 9

    2013: 4

    2012: 3

    2011: 5

    2010: 15

    As you can see, 2024 is on the low side but there is plenty of company. However, it's already the latest first 20C of July since 2012 - in 2012, it first happened on the 17th! 2024 is very unlikely to beat 2012 though.



  • #1310
    .Donegal.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,158 ✭✭✭.Donegal.


    It hasn’t felt like summer that much here since the start of June. Overall hasn’t been that wet, nothing like last July for example but that was extremely wet. Mostly it’s just been cloudy, dry and temps often in the low to mid teens. Nothing out of the ordinary.



  • #1311
    appledrop
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    Honest to god I can't understand why so many of you think today was lovely.

    It's the height of summer and yes sunny at times here in Dublin but no more than 15 degrees with a cool breeze, cloudy a lot of time and rain showers 💁‍♀️

    Now if it was April I would agree it was a grand day but very poor here for July.



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  • #1312
    Oscar Bravo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,222 ✭✭✭✭Oscar Bravo


    Nice day here in Mayo , showers about but dodged them here and nice and warm in the sunshine and light winds.



  • #1313
    Meteorite58
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 12,136 Mod ✭✭✭✭Meteorite58


    Turned out a nice day here in Kerry, cleared to fine clear blue skies in the afternoon, calm and just getting to 16C but very pleasant.



  • #1314
    Neddyusa
    Registered Users Posts: 1,053 ✭✭✭Neddyusa


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122352445#Comment_122352445

    I'd say most people calling it lovely were further west than you, in places with less wind.

    It was lovely here in Ros most of the day, despite a few brief cold showers. Even felt hot at times in the sun as there was no breeze.



  • #1315
    compsys
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,121 ✭✭✭compsys


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122352199#Comment_122352199

    Again this just shows how ridiculous our expectations of summer are.

    You'd swear this was the worst summer on record reading some of the comments on here. But all you have to do is look at the stats and see that a summer like this year's has lots and lots of company. July in particular has been poor everywhere even by Irish standards I'll admit - but it's by no means exceptional.

    We get a good summer around once every 4 or 5 years (though it would still be poor by most European standards). The other four are just like the one we're getting now really.

    Post edited by compsys on


  • #1316
    wazzzledazzle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,161 ✭✭✭wazzzledazzle


    Cold start to the day but bright. 7c but you can feel a chill. Tomorrow looks like being an horrendous day in the Eastern half of the country with what looks like non-stop rain for the best part of 24 hours,so this thread should be fun 😁



  • #1317
    NIMAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,139 ✭✭✭✭NIMAN


    Absolutely glorious start to the day in the far north.

    Bright sunshine and clear blue skies.

    How long will it last?



  • #1318
    kingshankly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,595 ✭✭✭kingshankly


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122352589#Comment_122352589

    it’s July that’s cold for July



  • #1319
    DellyBelly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,171 ✭✭✭DellyBelly


    Stunning morning in Dublin...



  • #1320
    gerrybhoy
    Registered Users Posts: 514 ✭✭✭gerrybhoy


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    Gorgeous morning in Dublin



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  • #1321
    Cluedo Monopoly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,762 ✭✭✭Cluedo Monopoly


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122351779#Comment_122351779

    Yeah you're right, it's far from a problem yet. Lazy me just wants to do less watering and easier digging.

    You didn't mention June 2023 for SMDs. I remember the grass being almost yellow after the dry May and sunny/hot June 2023 (warmest on record). The ground was like concrete especially sports pitches. I think we didn't get any decent rain for about 6 weeks.

    Post edited by Cluedo Monopoly on

    What are they doing in the Hyacinth House?



  • #1322
    gilly1910
    Registered Users Posts: 154 ✭✭gilly1910


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122353426#Comment_122353426

    Stunning is probably pushing it, yes by our recent standards it was a lovely morning and still is quite nice out there. However I still needed a jacket on the bike this morning which is still unusual for this time of year. By the looks of things we're going to pay for this 'stunning' day tomorrow.

    Post edited by gilly1910 on


  • #1323
    sryanbruen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,673 ✭✭✭✭sryanbruen


    As requested by @MJohnston last week, here's how things stand for the mean wind speed for Casement this summer compared to past ones as of July 7th.

    In a rare agreement with perception, the stats show summer 2024 is currently standing as the windiest since 1998 here with a mean wind speed of 9.4 kts. Significantly calmer though than 1998 and a cluster of windy summers in the 80s to early 90s (1985, 1988, 1990, 1991). In contrast 3 years ago, 2021 was the calmest summer since 1983.

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  • #1324
    wazzzledazzle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,161 ✭✭✭wazzzledazzle


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122353834#Comment_122353834

    At 6am this morning you could have mistaken it for an late/Early Feb/March morning (without the darkness)



  • #1325
    Rugbyf565
    Registered Users Posts: 513 ✭✭✭Rugbyf565


    ah lads it’s finally summer time



  • #1326
    Elmer Blooker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,187 ✭✭✭Elmer Blooker


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122350486#Comment_122350486

    Most of the rain that falls in Ireland is outside the growing season because we have a temperate oceanic climate, it’s the opposite in a continental climate where summer downpours are common. Rain is needed in spring and not winter to get the growth going.

    That was an extraordinarily heavy dew last night , more like September than mid summer. What was lasts nights min temp ?



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  • #1327
    yagan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,714 ✭✭✭yagan


    Visiting thurles today and it's beautiful weather.



  • #1328
    boetstark
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,020 ✭✭✭boetstark


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122350367#Comment_122350367

    Agree completely. I was at Beal beach near ballybunion yesterday for a walk. 12c and drizzle on and off. Limerick is no better. Not a decent day since bank holiday weekend.



  • #1329
    pauldry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,216 ✭✭✭pauldry


    Down to 7c again last night. So many single digit nights this Summer. At least today feels warm. Yesterday was sunny but cold.



  • #1330
    Zico !
    Registered Users Posts: 967 ✭✭✭Zico !


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122353873#Comment_122353873

    No its not its raining in cork



  • #1331
    pad199207
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,227 ✭✭✭pad199207


    Status Yellow - Rain warning for Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Leitrim, Roscommon, Tipperary, Waterford

    Met Éireann Weather Warning

    Rain becoming persistent and heavy at times.

    Potential Impacts:

    • Localised flooding
    • Difficult travelling conditions
    • Poor visibility

    Valid: 04:00 Tuesday 09/07/2024 to 04:00 Wednesday

    10/07/2024

    Issued: 12:49 Monday 08/07/2024



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  • #1332
    JCX BXC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,249 ✭✭✭✭JCX BXC


    Gorgeous afternoon again today in Galway City, feeling much warmer in a light easterly breeze!



  • #1333
    adocholiday
    Registered Users Posts: 1,940 ✭✭✭adocholiday


    I'm glad today turned out nice for @Robwindstorm I hope you have a great day of celebrations for your wedding!



  • #1334
    Hippodrome Song Owl
    Registered Users Posts: 1,300 ✭✭✭Hippodrome Song Owl


    A lovely sunny morning in Maynooth has turned into an overcast afternoon. Feeling much cooler than the supposed 18C in a fairly strong breeze. Still too cold for t-shirt - I tried, but the hoodie is back on!



  • #1335
    Cluedo Monopoly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,762 ✭✭✭Cluedo Monopoly


    Beautiful day in Galway. Lovely big white fluffy clouds too.

    What are they doing in the Hyacinth House?



  • #1336
    appledrop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,066 ✭✭✭appledrop


    Greetings from beautiful Belfast

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  • #1337
    Billcarson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,579 ✭✭✭Billcarson


    Lovely day. Pleasant in the sun. Who needs sweating your nuts off weather?? This is grand.



  • #1338
    SpoonyMcSpoon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 194 ✭✭SpoonyMcSpoon


    Fresh in Kilcoole today despite the sun due to the breeze. This must be as hot as it gets this summer :(



  • #1339
    highdef
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,339 ✭✭✭highdef


    Was a fairly OK day in Trim. Good sunny spells at times and mild but with a cool fresh breeze taking the edge of the temperature. Went for a short walk (30 minutes) at lunchtime and didn't even wear a jacket which makes a change!

    Got 3 loads of laundry dried on the washing line though so good news there.



  • #1340
    celt262
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,570 ✭✭✭celt262


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122355691#Comment_122355691

    Just need more off it.



  • #1341
    mcburns07
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,105 ✭✭✭mcburns07


    Autumn basically in Cork. Shite.

    Not surprised at the wind stats above, every day seems to have a breeze.



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  • #1342
    Dazler97
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,693 ✭✭✭Dazler97


    Nice and pleasant in that sun 🌞 its only popped out here in carrick a while ago



  • #1343
    alentejo
    Registered Users Posts: 938 ✭✭✭alentejo


    Hard to believe tomorrow is going to be like a 5£itf35t.



  • #1344
    Thelonious Monk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,524 ✭✭✭✭Thelonious Monk


    Lovely and sunny in Dublin but Jesus just got home off the bike (from the anti car woke protest) and I'm freezing my nuts off. That wind is baltic, hard to believe it can be this chilly well into July.



  • #1345
    pureza
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,907 ✭✭✭pureza


    Clouded over here in Arklow with a few drops of rain already

    Gorgeous day otherwise prior



  • #1346
    dodzy
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    @the weather professionals on this forum:

    Have we any hope of a decent spell on the medium to long range forecasts within the next 4-6 weeks?

    This is horrible, bar today in Dublin of course !



  • #1347
    pad199207
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,227 ✭✭✭pad199207


    Fantastic day in N Kildare with a high of 19.6



  • #1348
    Goldengirl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,342 ✭✭✭✭Goldengirl


    Beautiful day today North Dublin City ..actually sitting outside today without a blanket or fleecy !



  • #1349
    HBC08
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,569 ✭✭✭HBC08


    Beautiful at the Quay in westport.

    Beer gardens are full,lots swimming and the Reek keeping an eye looking down on it all.

    Shorts and Tshirt evening.

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  • #1350
    Hippodrome Song Owl
    Registered Users Posts: 1,300 ✭✭✭Hippodrome Song Owl


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122356185#Comment_122356185

    Didn't feel a bit of it in that breeze! It did clear back up to some lovely sunshine again since 3pm though which was nice.



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  • #1351
    KanyeSouthEast
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,086 ✭✭✭KanyeSouthEast


    was in Dublin today. Beautiful sunny and blue skies but talks of it being roasting etc are way of the mark to my mind. That omnipresent breeze was there and out of the sun it was sharp. I’d say early to mid May feel to it. Once I got to the midlands the grey slate was back and the rain started again. It was a better day than most of this summer absolutely but my opinion and just my opinion not glorious not stunning. Palma Majorca today was 27 degrees and sunshine that to me would be glorious and stunning.



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