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November 2025 was fifth wettest in 85 years of records, Met Éireann says

November 2025 was fifth wettest in 85 years of records, Met Éireann says

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

The wettest November was in 2009 (278.8 mm), and the driest was in 1942 (33.2 mm).

Heavy downpours and flooding expected with weather warnings in place

Heavy downpours and flooding expected with weather warnings in place

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Heavy downpours and widespread flooding are expected across the country as weather alerts come into effect

Last month wettest of the year, says Met Éireann

Last month wettest of the year, says Met Éireann

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Met Éireann's latest report shows that it was the 18th wettest September since 1940

Storms likely to be ‘much more destructive’ due to climate change, Met Éireann briefing says

Storms likely to be ‘much more destructive’ due to climate change, Met Éireann briefing says

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

A guidance document on how to discuss the impact of global warming said there was high confidence that maximum rainfall rates will rise here.

July 2025 was 9th hottest on record with highest temperature of 31 degrees

July 2025 was 9th hottest on record with highest temperature of 31 degrees

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

The 31 degrees was reported on Saturday 12th, during a hot spell, at Mount Dillon, Co Roscommon.

Last month was the fourth warmest June on record

Last month was the fourth warmest June on record

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

The highest temperature recorded was 29.6C in Mount Dillon, Co Roscommon on June 20th, which is also the warmest temperature this year.