Valentia Observatory Weather Records (EI000003953)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Valentia Observatory (EI000003953), Ireland, with 98 years of record.
Key Facts for Valentia Observatory
- Valentia Observatory (EI000003953) is a weather station in Ireland at 51.94 latitude and -10.22 longitude, 9 m (30 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1929 to 2026, 98 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Valentia Observatory still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Valentia Observatory set an all-time record daily precipitation of 133.0 mm (5.2 in) on 9 October 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Ireland, 51.94 latitude, -10.22 longitude.
- Elevation: 9 m (30 ft).
- Period of record: 1929 to 2026, 98 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
6 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14.8 C (58.6 F) | -7.2 C (19.0 F) | 12.4 C (54.3 F) | -1.9 C (28.6 F) |
| Feb | 16.8 C (62.2 F) | -7.3 C (18.9 F) | 13.3 C (55.9 F) | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| Mar | 20.7 C (69.3 F) | -5.1 C (22.8 F) | 18.8 C (65.8 F) | 0.8 C (33.4 F) |
| Apr | 24.5 C (76.1 F) | -2.3 C (27.9 F) | 20.1 C (68.2 F) | 2.3 C (36.1 F) |
| May | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | 0.2 C (32.4 F) | 24.5 C (76.1 F) | 4.1 C (39.4 F) |
| Jun | 28.1 C (82.6 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | 27.3 C (81.1 F) | 8.8 C (47.8 F) |
| Jul | 27.6 C (81.7 F) | 5.3 C (41.5 F) | 26.6 C (79.9 F) | 9.6 C (49.3 F) |
| Aug | 28.1 C (82.6 F) | 3.3 C (37.9 F) | 22.7 C (72.9 F) | 8.1 C (46.6 F) |
| Sep | 28.4 C (83.1 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | 19.5 C (67.1 F) | 8.0 C (46.4 F) |
| Oct | 23.5 C (74.3 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | 18.1 C (64.6 F) | 6.8 C (44.2 F) |
| Nov | 19.8 C (67.6 F) | -4.0 C (24.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 15.7 C (60.3 F) | -7.7 C (18.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 12 |
| 1931 | 11 |
| 1932 | 14 |
| 1933 | 16 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1935 | 4 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1939 | 20 |
| 1940 | 16 |
| 1941 | 11 |
| 1942 | 22 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1944 | 12 |
| 1945 | 22 |
| 1946 | 13 |
| 1947 | 38 |
| 1948 | 30 |
| 1949 | 21 |
| 1950 | 23 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 20 |
| 1953 | 15 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 18 |
| 1956 | 13 |
| 1957 | 21 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 22 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 14 |
| 1962 | 22 |
| 1963 | 23 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 22 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 19 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 23 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 22 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1980 | 20 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 25 |
| 1984 | 20 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 30 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 37 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 | 17 |
All-Time Record Progression
14 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1961-12-28 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature 1.2 C (34.2 F) |
| 1962-12-29 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| 1969-02-17 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -7.3 C (18.9 F) |
| 1976-08-19 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 27.3 C (81.1 F) |
| 1976-08-26 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 28.1 C (82.6 F) |
| 1980-11-01 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 112.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1983-07-09 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 18.8 C (65.8 F) |
| 1985-01-17 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature 0.5 C (32.9 F) |
| 1987-01-13 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -1.5 C (29.3 F) |
| 1991-09-05 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 28.4 C (83.1 F) |
| 1995-08-04 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 19.5 C (67.1 F) |
| 2010-12-22 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -7.7 C (18.1 F) |
| 2021-07-22 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 20.5 C (68.9 F) |
| 2026-07-09 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 126.0 mm (5.0 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jul: 126.0 mm (5.0 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) | 24 January 1958 |
| Feb | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) | 28 February 1955 |
| Mar | 48.6 mm (1.9 in) | 20 March 1985 |
| Apr | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) | 13 April 2003 |
| May | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) | 21 May 1949 |
| Jun | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) | 16 June 2009 |
| Jul | 126.0 mm (5.0 in) | 9 July 2026 |
| Aug | 88.8 mm (3.5 in) | 5 August 1986 |
| Sep | 94.3 mm (3.7 in) | 18 September 1993 |
| Oct | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) | 4 October 2016 |
| Nov | 112.5 mm (4.4 in) | 1 November 1980 |
| Dec | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) | 15 December 1983 |
Period of Record Coverage
1929 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 54 | 15% | No |
| 1930 | 264 | 72% | No |
| 1931 | 265 | 73% | No |
| 1932 | 251 | 69% | No |
| 1933 | 258 | 71% | No |
| 1934 | 262 | 72% | No |
| 1935 | 267 | 73% | No |
| 1936 | 256 | 70% | No |
| 1937 | 245 | 67% | No |
| 1938 | 230 | 63% | No |
| 1939 | 194 | 53% | No |
| 1941 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1942 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1943 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1944 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1945 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1946 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1947 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1948 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1949 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1950 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1951 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1952 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1953 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1954 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1955 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1956 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1959 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1963 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1969 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1970 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1974 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1977 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1979 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1980 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1981 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1982 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1986 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1990 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1991 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1993 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1995 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1996 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1997 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1999 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2000 | 320 | 87% | No |
| 2001 | 326 | 89% | No |
| 2002 | 317 | 87% | No |
| 2003 | 324 | 89% | No |
| 2004 | 337 | 92% | Yes |
| 2005 | 325 | 89% | No |
| 2006 | 323 | 88% | No |
| 2007 | 331 | 91% | Yes |
| 2008 | 329 | 90% | No |
| 2009 | 339 | 93% | Yes |
| 2010 | 341 | 93% | Yes |
| 2011 | 333 | 91% | Yes |
| 2012 | 320 | 87% | No |
| 2013 | 320 | 88% | No |
| 2014 | 330 | 90% | Yes |
| 2015 | 275 | 75% | No |
| 2016 | 31 | 8% | No |
| 2017 | 32 | 9% | No |
| 2018 | 53 | 15% | No |
| 2019 | 31 | 8% | No |
| 2020 | 37 | 10% | No |
| 2021 | 33 | 9% | No |
| 2022 | 127 | 35% | No |
| 2023 | 40 | 11% | No |
| 2024 | 32 | 9% | No |
| 2025 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2026 | 274 | 75% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 October 2026 | Valentia Observatory, IE | all-time rain (Provisional) | 133.0 mm (5.2 in) | 7.0 mm (0.28 in) | 0 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 12 September 2026 | Valentia Observatory, IE | daily high min (Provisional) | 16.6 C (61.9 F) | 1.3 C (2.3 F) | 24 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 September 2026 | Valentia Observatory, IE | daily rain (Provisional) | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) | 57.1 mm (2.2 in) | 44 years | 61 of 100 (Major) |
| 13 August 2026 | Valentia Observatory, IE | daily high min | 16.6 C (61.9 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 48 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 August 2026 | Valentia Observatory, IE | daily high min | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | 2.0 C (3.6 F) | 31 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 August 2026 | Valentia Observatory, IE | daily high min | 17.3 C (63.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 93 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 8 August 2026 | Valentia Observatory, IE | daily high min | 16.3 C (61.3 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 44 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 July 2026 | Valentia Observatory, IE | daily high min | 17.2 C (63.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 31 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 July 2026 | Valentia Observatory, IE | daily high max | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 53 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 July 2026 | Valentia Observatory, IE | daily high max | 24.8 C (76.6 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 43 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 July 2026 | Valentia Observatory, IE | daily high max | 25.9 C (78.6 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 56 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 July 2026 | Valentia Observatory, IE | daily high max | 26.6 C (79.9 F) | 2.9 C (5.2 F) | 48 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 11 July 2026 | Valentia Observatory, IE | daily high min | 18.0 C (64.4 F) | 1.9 C (3.4 F) | 43 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 July 2026 | Valentia Observatory, IE | daily high max | 26.0 C (78.8 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 43 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 July 2026 | Valentia Observatory, IE | all-time rain | 126.0 mm (5.0 in) | 13.5 mm (0.5 in) | 45 years | 61 of 100 (Major) |
| 26 June 2026 | Valentia Observatory, IE | daily high min | 16.8 C (62.2 F) | 2.0 C (3.6 F) | 13 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 June 2026 | Valentia Observatory, IE | daily high max | 27.3 C (81.1 F) | 3.3 C (5.9 F) | 31 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 June 2026 | Valentia Observatory, IE | daily high min | 17.3 C (63.1 F) | 1.5 C (2.7 F) | 16 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 April 2026 | Valentia Observatory, IE | daily high min | 12.9 C (55.2 F) | 1.4 C (2.5 F) | 41 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 April 2026 | Valentia Observatory, IE | daily high min | 11.0 C (51.8 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 4 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
69 complete years, 1941 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 10.2 C | -0.54 C |
| 1942 | 10.4 C | -0.38 C |
| 1943 | 10.8 C | +0.11 C |
| 1944 | 10.8 C | +0.04 C |
| 1945 | 11.4 C | +0.67 C |
| 1946 | 10.5 C | -0.20 C |
| 1947 | 10.4 C | -0.38 C |
| 1948 | 11.0 C | +0.29 C |
| 1949 | 11.6 C | +0.90 C |
| 1950 | 10.5 C | -0.20 C |
| 1951 | 10.3 C | -0.42 C |
| 1952 | 10.6 C | -0.18 C |
| 1953 | 10.9 C | +0.13 C |
| 1954 | 10.5 C | -0.28 C |
| 1955 | 10.7 C | -0.02 C |
| 1956 | 10.4 C | -0.31 C |
| 1957 | 11.0 C | +0.29 C |
| 1958 | 10.7 C | 0.00 C |
| 1959 | 11.3 C | +0.60 C |
| 1960 | 10.5 C | -0.21 C |
| 1961 | 10.8 C | +0.10 C |
| 1962 | 10.1 C | -0.62 C |
| 1963 | 9.7 C | -0.99 C |
| 1964 | 10.9 C | +0.13 C |
| 1965 | 10.2 C | -0.54 C |
| 1966 | 10.7 C | -0.02 C |
| 1967 | 10.2 C | -0.49 C |
| 1968 | 10.5 C | -0.24 C |
| 1969 | 10.1 C | -0.62 C |
| 1970 | 10.4 C | -0.34 C |
| 1971 | 10.9 C | +0.17 C |
| 1972 | 10.0 C | -0.75 C |
| 1973 | 10.8 C | +0.04 C |
| 1974 | 10.3 C | -0.45 C |
| 1975 | 10.9 C | +0.17 C |
| 1976 | 10.6 C | -0.11 C |
| 1977 | 10.4 C | -0.31 C |
| 1978 | 10.4 C | -0.29 C |
| 1979 | 9.8 C | -0.94 C |
| 1980 | 10.3 C | -0.40 C |
| 1981 | 10.6 C | -0.11 C |
| 1982 | 10.8 C | +0.08 C |
| 1983 | 10.9 C | +0.18 C |
| 1984 | 10.5 C | -0.23 C |
| 1985 | 10.3 C | -0.44 C |
| 1986 | 9.7 C | -1.07 C |
| 1987 | 10.5 C | -0.28 C |
| 1988 | 10.7 C | -0.05 C |
| 1989 | 11.2 C | +0.46 C |
| 1990 | 11.1 C | +0.38 C |
| 1991 | 10.8 C | +0.07 C |
| 1992 | 10.7 C | -0.01 C |
| 1993 | 10.8 C | +0.02 C |
| 1994 | 10.9 C | +0.21 C |
| 1995 | 11.4 C | +0.66 C |
| 1996 | 10.5 C | -0.28 C |
| 1997 | 11.6 C | +0.88 C |
| 1998 | 11.4 C | +0.62 C |
| 1999 | 11.2 C | +0.51 C |
| 2000 | 10.7 C | -0.02 C |
| 2001 | 10.8 C | +0.02 C |
| 2002 | 11.0 C | +0.28 C |
| 2003 | 11.3 C | +0.56 C |
| 2004 | 11.2 C | +0.43 C |
| 2005 | 11.4 C | +0.69 C |
| 2006 | 11.4 C | +0.67 C |
| 2007 | 11.8 C | +1.03 C |
| 2009 | 11.1 C | +0.34 C |
| 2025 | 11.8 C | +1.06 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.09 C (0.04 to 0.14) per decade over 1941 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.2 F (0.1 to 0.3) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 69 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.09 C (0.04 to 0.14) per decade | 0.2 F (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 1941 to 2025 | 69 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.06 C (0.01 to 0.11) per decade | 0.11 F (0.01 to 0.20) per decade | 1941 to 2025 | 69 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.1 C (0.1 to 0.2) per decade | 0.2 F (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 1941 to 2025 | 69 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1929 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 28.4 C (83.1 F) | 1991 | 24.6 C (76.3 F) | 97 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -7.7 C (18.1 F) | 2010 | -2.9 C (26.8 F) | 98 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 133.0 mm (5.2 in) | 2026 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) | 86 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 170.5 mm (6.7 in) | 2016 | 88.5 mm (3.5 in) | 86 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 40 days | 1955 | 15 days | 86 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1929 | 16.7 C (62.1 F) |
| 1930 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1931 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1932 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1933 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1934 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1935 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1936 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1937 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1938 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1939 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1940 | n/a |
| 1941 | 23.7 C (74.7 F) |
| 1942 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1943 | 25.7 C (78.3 F) |
| 1944 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1945 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1946 | 20.8 C (69.4 F) |
| 1947 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1948 | 27.1 C (80.8 F) |
| 1949 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1950 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1951 | 23.8 C (74.8 F) |
| 1952 | 23.8 C (74.8 F) |
| 1953 | 25.8 C (78.4 F) |
| 1954 | 18.9 C (66.0 F) |
| 1955 | 26.0 C (78.8 F) |
| 1956 | 23.6 C (74.5 F) |
| 1957 | 26.2 C (79.2 F) |
| 1958 | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 1959 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1960 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1961 | 22.5 C (72.5 F) |
| 1962 | 23.2 C (73.8 F) |
| 1963 | 24.9 C (76.8 F) |
| 1964 | 23.2 C (73.8 F) |
| 1965 | 23.2 C (73.8 F) |
| 1966 | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 1967 | 23.0 C (73.4 F) |
| 1968 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1969 | 25.1 C (77.2 F) |
| 1970 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1971 | 25.8 C (78.4 F) |
| 1972 | 25.5 C (77.9 F) |
| 1973 | 25.3 C (77.5 F) |
| 1974 | 24.9 C (76.8 F) |
| 1975 | 27.0 C (80.6 F) |
| 1976 | 28.1 C (82.6 F) |
| 1977 | 24.3 C (75.7 F) |
| 1978 | 24.6 C (76.3 F) |
| 1979 | 21.5 C (70.7 F) |
| 1980 | 22.1 C (71.8 F) |
| 1981 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1982 | 26.4 C (79.5 F) |
| 1983 | 26.6 C (79.9 F) |
| 1984 | 25.8 C (78.4 F) |
| 1985 | 25.9 C (78.6 F) |
| 1986 | 24.9 C (76.8 F) |
| 1987 | 22.5 C (72.5 F) |
| 1988 | 23.1 C (73.6 F) |
| 1989 | 27.5 C (81.5 F) |
| 1990 | 25.6 C (78.1 F) |
| 1991 | 28.4 C (83.1 F) |
| 1992 | 24.0 C (75.2 F) |
| 1993 | 21.7 C (71.1 F) |
| 1994 | 23.4 C (74.1 F) |
| 1995 | 28.1 C (82.6 F) |
| 1996 | 25.4 C (77.7 F) |
| 1997 | 27.2 C (81.0 F) |
| 1998 | 23.8 C (74.8 F) |
| 1999 | 23.6 C (74.5 F) |
| 2000 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 2001 | 23.2 C (73.8 F) |
| 2002 | 22.4 C (72.3 F) |
| 2003 | 26.0 C (78.8 F) |
| 2004 | 24.9 C (76.8 F) |
| 2005 | 26.2 C (79.2 F) |
| 2006 | 26.8 C (80.2 F) |
| 2007 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 2008 | 24.6 C (76.3 F) |
| 2009 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 2010 | 23.6 C (74.5 F) |
| 2011 | 22.5 C (72.5 F) |
| 2012 | 26.0 C (78.8 F) |
| 2013 | 27.6 C (81.7 F) |
| 2014 | 23.2 C (73.8 F) |
| 2015 | 20.5 C (68.9 F) |
| 2016 | 21.4 C (70.5 F) |
| 2017 | 20.0 C (68.0 F) |
| 2018 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 2019 | 19.2 C (66.6 F) |
| 2020 | 18.7 C (65.7 F) |
| 2021 | 27.9 C (82.2 F) |
| 2022 | 21.3 C (70.3 F) |
| 2023 | 20.2 C (68.4 F) |
| 2024 | 20.5 C (68.9 F) |
| 2025 | 26.0 C (78.8 F) |
| 2026 | 27.3 C (81.1 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1929 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1930 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 1931 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1932 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1933 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1934 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 1935 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1936 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1937 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1938 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1939 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1940 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1941 | -2.1 C (28.2 F) |
| 1942 | -5.4 C (22.3 F) |
| 1943 | -1.6 C (29.1 F) |
| 1944 | -2.6 C (27.3 F) |
| 1945 | -6.3 C (20.7 F) |
| 1946 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1947 | -5.9 C (21.4 F) |
| 1948 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1949 | -0.9 C (30.4 F) |
| 1950 | -2.9 C (26.8 F) |
| 1951 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1952 | -2.3 C (27.9 F) |
| 1953 | -2.1 C (28.2 F) |
| 1954 | -2.6 C (27.3 F) |
| 1955 | -3.7 C (25.3 F) |
| 1956 | -5.1 C (22.8 F) |
| 1957 | -3.4 C (25.9 F) |
| 1958 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1959 | -3.8 C (25.2 F) |
| 1960 | -3.7 C (25.3 F) |
| 1961 | -5.3 C (22.5 F) |
| 1962 | -5.1 C (22.8 F) |
| 1963 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1964 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1965 | -4.8 C (23.4 F) |
| 1966 | -4.5 C (23.9 F) |
| 1967 | -2.4 C (27.7 F) |
| 1968 | -4.3 C (24.3 F) |
| 1969 | -7.3 C (18.9 F) |
| 1970 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1971 | -3.2 C (26.2 F) |
| 1972 | -3.2 C (26.2 F) |
| 1973 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1974 | -2.5 C (27.5 F) |
| 1975 | -2.6 C (27.3 F) |
| 1976 | -4.3 C (24.3 F) |
| 1977 | -4.0 C (24.8 F) |
| 1978 | -4.1 C (24.6 F) |
| 1979 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1980 | -3.7 C (25.3 F) |
| 1981 | -3.0 C (26.6 F) |
| 1982 | -1.6 C (29.1 F) |
| 1983 | -3.5 C (25.7 F) |
| 1984 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1985 | -4.7 C (23.5 F) |
| 1986 | -4.0 C (24.8 F) |
| 1987 | -5.9 C (21.4 F) |
| 1988 | -4.0 C (24.8 F) |
| 1989 | -2.0 C (28.4 F) |
| 1990 | -1.6 C (29.1 F) |
| 1991 | -5.2 C (22.6 F) |
| 1992 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1993 | -0.8 C (30.6 F) |
| 1994 | -3.0 C (26.6 F) |
| 1995 | -3.5 C (25.7 F) |
| 1996 | -3.8 C (25.2 F) |
| 1997 | -6.8 C (19.8 F) |
| 1998 | -2.6 C (27.3 F) |
| 1999 | -3.4 C (25.9 F) |
| 2000 | -2.9 C (26.8 F) |
| 2001 | -4.0 C (24.8 F) |
| 2002 | -1.4 C (29.5 F) |
| 2003 | -3.5 C (25.7 F) |
| 2004 | -2.1 C (28.2 F) |
| 2005 | -1.2 C (29.8 F) |
| 2006 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 2007 | -0.5 C (31.1 F) |
| 2008 | -2.9 C (26.8 F) |
| 2009 | -3.6 C (25.5 F) |
| 2010 | -7.7 C (18.1 F) |
| 2011 | -3.0 C (26.6 F) |
| 2012 | 0.1 C (32.2 F) |
| 2013 | -2.0 C (28.4 F) |
| 2014 | -0.5 C (31.1 F) |
| 2015 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 2016 | -1.9 C (28.6 F) |
| 2017 | -1.2 C (29.8 F) |
| 2018 | -2.5 C (27.5 F) |
| 2019 | -1.3 C (29.7 F) |
| 2020 | -1.2 C (29.8 F) |
| 2021 | -2.1 C (28.2 F) |
| 2022 | -3.6 C (25.5 F) |
| 2023 | -1.9 C (28.6 F) |
| 2024 | -2.6 C (27.3 F) |
| 2025 | -2.1 C (28.2 F) |
| 2026 | -1.9 C (28.6 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1929 | n/a |
| 1930 | n/a |
| 1931 | n/a |
| 1932 | n/a |
| 1933 | n/a |
| 1934 | n/a |
| 1935 | n/a |
| 1936 | n/a |
| 1937 | n/a |
| 1938 | n/a |
| 1939 | n/a |
| 1940 | n/a |
| 1941 | 45.3 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1942 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1943 | 35.9 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1944 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1945 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1946 | 39.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1947 | 46.4 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1948 | 46.9 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1949 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1950 | 47.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1951 | 47.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1952 | 34.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1953 | 41.8 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1954 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1955 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1956 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1957 | 59.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1958 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1959 | 51.2 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1960 | 44.3 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1961 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1962 | 45.9 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1963 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1964 | 37.7 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1965 | 49.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1966 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1967 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1968 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1969 | 38.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1970 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1971 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1972 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1973 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1974 | 38.7 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1975 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1976 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1977 | 74.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1978 | 53.2 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1979 | 47.6 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1980 | 112.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1981 | 49.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1982 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1983 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1984 | 80.9 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1985 | 48.6 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1986 | 88.8 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1987 | 41.5 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1988 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1989 | 32.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1990 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1991 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1992 | 39.5 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1993 | 94.3 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1994 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1995 | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1996 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1997 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1998 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1999 | 46.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2000 | 38.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2001 | 35.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2002 | 37.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2003 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2004 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2005 | 47.6 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2006 | 51.7 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2007 | 48.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2008 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2009 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2010 | 67.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2011 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2012 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2013 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2014 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2015 | 67.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2016 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2017 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2018 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2019 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2020 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2021 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2022 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2023 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2024 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2025 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2026 | 133.0 mm (5.2 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1929 | n/a |
| 1930 | n/a |
| 1931 | n/a |
| 1932 | n/a |
| 1933 | n/a |
| 1934 | n/a |
| 1935 | n/a |
| 1936 | n/a |
| 1937 | n/a |
| 1938 | n/a |
| 1939 | n/a |
| 1940 | n/a |
| 1941 | 92.8 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1942 | 85.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1943 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1944 | 96.9 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1945 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1946 | 71.3 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1947 | 87.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1948 | 94.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1949 | 80.1 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1950 | 104.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1951 | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1952 | 69.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1953 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1954 | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1955 | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1956 | 80.1 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1957 | 91.6 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1958 | 98.2 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1959 | 100.2 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1960 | 95.9 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1961 | 87.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1962 | 65.4 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1963 | 96.2 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1964 | 82.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1965 | 72.2 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1966 | 87.7 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1967 | 76.6 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1968 | 118.8 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1969 | 93.1 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1970 | 72.3 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1971 | 57.3 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1972 | 73.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1973 | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1974 | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1975 | 131.5 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1976 | 86.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1977 | 128.1 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1978 | 127.2 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1979 | 95.6 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1980 | 157.6 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1981 | 95.4 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1982 | 98.2 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1983 | 123.0 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1984 | 111.7 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1985 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1986 | 110.6 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1987 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1988 | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1989 | 80.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1990 | 79.4 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1991 | 90.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1992 | 80.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1993 | 99.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1994 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1995 | 85.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1996 | 95.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1997 | 99.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1998 | 88.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1999 | 118.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2000 | 91.3 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2001 | 81.7 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2002 | 101.2 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2003 | 118.9 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2004 | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2005 | 102.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2006 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2007 | 86.8 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2008 | 81.1 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2009 | 113.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2010 | 99.7 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2011 | 109.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2012 | 92.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2013 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2014 | 102.2 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2015 | 80.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2016 | 170.5 mm (6.7 in) |
| 2017 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2018 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2019 | 77.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2020 | 109.8 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2021 | 90.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2022 | 108.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2023 | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2024 | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2025 | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2026 | 55.7 mm (2.2 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1929 | n/a |
| 1930 | n/a |
| 1931 | n/a |
| 1932 | n/a |
| 1933 | n/a |
| 1934 | n/a |
| 1935 | n/a |
| 1936 | n/a |
| 1937 | n/a |
| 1938 | n/a |
| 1939 | n/a |
| 1940 | n/a |
| 1941 | 22 days |
| 1942 | 17 days |
| 1943 | 12 days |
| 1944 | 13 days |
| 1945 | 13 days |
| 1946 | 15 days |
| 1947 | 24 days |
| 1948 | 16 days |
| 1949 | 13 days |
| 1950 | 17 days |
| 1951 | 14 days |
| 1952 | 17 days |
| 1953 | 16 days |
| 1954 | 20 days |
| 1955 | 40 days |
| 1956 | 15 days |
| 1957 | 16 days |
| 1958 | 10 days |
| 1959 | 12 days |
| 1960 | 18 days |
| 1961 | 14 days |
| 1962 | 20 days |
| 1963 | 14 days |
| 1964 | 11 days |
| 1965 | 37 days |
| 1966 | 12 days |
| 1967 | 13 days |
| 1968 | 17 days |
| 1969 | 14 days |
| 1970 | 16 days |
| 1971 | 18 days |
| 1972 | 24 days |
| 1973 | 17 days |
| 1974 | 16 days |
| 1975 | 18 days |
| 1976 | 23 days |
| 1977 | 13 days |
| 1978 | 16 days |
| 1979 | 14 days |
| 1980 | 15 days |
| 1981 | 11 days |
| 1982 | 24 days |
| 1983 | 19 days |
| 1984 | 26 days |
| 1985 | 19 days |
| 1986 | 18 days |
| 1987 | 12 days |
| 1988 | 18 days |
| 1989 | 20 days |
| 1990 | 13 days |
| 1991 | 21 days |
| 1992 | 17 days |
| 1993 | 19 days |
| 1994 | 13 days |
| 1995 | 15 days |
| 1996 | 14 days |
| 1997 | 21 days |
| 1998 | 18 days |
| 1999 | 12 days |
| 2000 | 15 days |
| 2001 | 13 days |
| 2002 | 16 days |
| 2003 | 14 days |
| 2004 | 20 days |
| 2005 | 11 days |
| 2006 | 6 days |
| 2007 | 7 days |
| 2008 | 6 days |
| 2009 | 3 days |
| 2010 | 5 days |
| 2011 | 4 days |
| 2012 | 9 days |
| 2013 | 16 days |
| 2014 | 16 days |
| 2015 | 12 days |
| 2016 | 19 days |
| 2017 | 11 days |
| 2018 | 23 days |
| 2019 | 14 days |
| 2020 | 10 days |
| 2021 | 14 days |
| 2022 | 15 days |
| 2023 | 20 days |
| 2024 | 14 days |
| 2025 | 13 days |
| 2026 | 6 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
58 years with a frostAcross 58 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Valentia Observatory falls on 22 March and the median first autumn frost on 26 November, which leaves a median of 255 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +0.9 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1973 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 22 March | n/a | 25 March | n/a | 0.0 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 26 November | n/a | 26 November | n/a | +0.9 days per decade |
| Growing days | 255 days | n/a | 247 days | n/a | +0.9 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
77 years, 1941 to 2025A day with at least 43.6 mm (1.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 112.2 mm (4.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 43.6 mm (1.7 in) | |
| 5 years | 55.5 mm (2.2 in) | |
| 10 years | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) | |
| 25 years | 81.1 mm (3.2 in) | |
| 50 years | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) | |
| 100 years | 112.2 mm (4.4 in) | Longer than the 77 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 77 years of values from 1941 to 2025.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 112.5 mm (4.4 in) in 1980; 94.3 mm (3.7 in) in 1993; 94.0 mm (3.7 in) in 2016.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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