Northern Ireland weather: Wettest July on record
Last updated 2nd Aug 2023
According to Met Office statistics, Northern Ireland had its wettest July on record in a series which dates back to 1836.
Northern Ireland saw more than double its average rainfall for the month, with 185.4mm (207% of its long-term average) the provisional figure.
The Met Office’s Mike Kendon commented: “It has been a significantly wet month for much of the UK; particularly for those in Northern Ireland.
“The jet stream has been shifted to the south of the UK for much of the month, simultaneously allowing extreme heat to build in southern Europe for a time, but also allowing a succession of low pressure systems to influence the UK, with long periods of winds and rain that many more typically associate with autumn weather.”
Sunshine was also in short supply last month, Northern Ireland had the dullest month compared to average.
But what does the rest of the summer's weather look like? Well according to the Met Office we won't have anymore heatwaves heading our way.
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Tonight: It will be a largely dry but cloudy evening and night. However, outbreaks of mainly light rain will spread into the north towards dawn. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
Thursday: A cloudy day with patchy light rain at times. This most persistent across the north, particularly in the morning. Maximum temperature 17 °C.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday: Mostly dry but cloudy on Friday. Rain spreading east on Saturday, clearing later. Sunshine and showers on Sunday.
Long-range weather forecast
Sunday 6th - Tuesday 15th Aug: Changeable, often unsettled conditions, at least to start the following week, with showers and longer spells of rain likely, but some drier and brighter interludes. Temperatures continue to be mostly below average although should start to recover through the period.
Wednesday 16th - Wednesday 30th Aug: During the second half of August, there is a greater chance of more settled spells developing, with warmer and drier conditions becoming slightly more likely. Temperatures look like they will recover to at least average, or a little above, however any prolonged dry or hot spells appear to be unlikely.
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