Connaught Weather Records (EIM00003973)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Connaught (EIM00003973), Ireland, with 97 years of record.
Key Facts for Connaught
- Connaught (EIM00003973) is a weather station in Ireland at 53.91 latitude and -8.82 longitude, 203 m (665 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1929 to 2025, 97 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Connaught still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Connaught set a daily record high maximum temperature of 21.5 C (70.7 F) on 14 August 2025.
About the Station
- Location: Ireland, 53.91 latitude, -8.82 longitude.
- Elevation: 203 m (665 ft).
- Period of record: 1929 to 2025, 97 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
5 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | -5.8 C (21.6 F) | 11.3 C (52.3 F) | -3.1 C (26.4 F) |
| Feb | 13.9 C (57.0 F) | -9.6 C (14.7 F) | 11.4 C (52.5 F) | -0.2 C (31.6 F) |
| Mar | 18.8 C (65.8 F) | -6.8 C (19.8 F) | 7.4 C (45.3 F) | 0.8 C (33.4 F) |
| Apr | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | -2.8 C (27.0 F) | 19.2 C (66.6 F) | 1.5 C (34.7 F) |
| May | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | -0.7 C (30.7 F) | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 3.8 C (38.8 F) |
| Jun | 25.2 C (77.4 F) | 2.6 C (36.7 F) | 18.4 C (65.1 F) | 5.6 C (42.1 F) |
| Jul | 27.5 C (81.5 F) | 5.1 C (41.2 F) | 19.2 C (66.6 F) | 7.5 C (45.5 F) |
| Aug | 26.9 C (80.4 F) | 5.8 C (42.4 F) | 21.5 C (70.7 F) | 8.3 C (46.9 F) |
| Sep | 24.7 C (76.5 F) | 3.4 C (38.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 19.2 C (66.6 F) | -0.2 C (31.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | -4.5 C (23.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 13.9 C (57.0 F) | -6.9 C (19.6 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 17 |
| 1931 | 46 |
| 1932 | 58 |
| 1933 | 50 |
| 1934 | 52 |
| 1935 | 23 |
| 1936 | 34 |
| 1937 | 30 |
| 1938 | 53 |
| 1939 | 35 |
| 1996 | 43 |
| 1997 | 53 |
| 1998 | 64 |
| 1999 | 43 |
| 2000 | 66 |
| 2001 | 35 |
| 2002 | 30 |
| 2003 | 34 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2006 | 41 |
| 2007 | 33 |
| 2008 | 39 |
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2010 | 73 |
| 2011 | 54 |
| 2012 | 60 |
| 2013 | 55 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2015 | 48 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 8 |
All-Time Record Progression
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-22 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 17.2 C (63.0 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Sep: 73.9 mm (2.9 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) | 21 January 2024 |
| Feb | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) | 9 February 2020 |
| Mar | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 16 March 2019 |
| Apr | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) | 17 April 2018 |
| May | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) | 26 May 2024 |
| Jun | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) | 8 June 2012 |
| Jul | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) | 19 July 1998 |
| Aug | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) | 23 August 2015 |
| Sep | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) | 6 September 2010 |
| Oct | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) | 18 October 2023 |
| Nov | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) | 28 November 1999 |
| Dec | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) | 5 December 2015 |
Period of Record Coverage
1929 to 2025| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 60 | 16% | No |
| 1930 | 250 | 68% | No |
| 1931 | 262 | 72% | No |
| 1932 | 273 | 75% | No |
| 1933 | 242 | 66% | No |
| 1934 | 267 | 73% | No |
| 1935 | 259 | 71% | No |
| 1936 | 238 | 65% | No |
| 1937 | 241 | 66% | No |
| 1938 | 271 | 74% | No |
| 1939 | 202 | 55% | No |
| 1996 | 212 | 58% | No |
| 1997 | 313 | 86% | No |
| 1998 | 304 | 83% | No |
| 1999 | 294 | 81% | No |
| 2000 | 330 | 90% | Yes |
| 2001 | 321 | 88% | No |
| 2002 | 281 | 77% | No |
| 2003 | 261 | 72% | No |
| 2004 | 265 | 72% | No |
| 2006 | 275 | 75% | No |
| 2007 | 255 | 70% | No |
| 2008 | 255 | 70% | No |
| 2009 | 261 | 72% | No |
| 2010 | 279 | 76% | No |
| 2011 | 266 | 73% | No |
| 2012 | 238 | 65% | No |
| 2013 | 222 | 61% | No |
| 2014 | 250 | 68% | No |
| 2015 | 244 | 67% | No |
| 2016 | 248 | 68% | No |
| 2017 | 228 | 62% | No |
| 2018 | 84 | 23% | No |
| 2019 | 19 | 5% | No |
| 2020 | 26 | 7% | No |
| 2021 | 32 | 9% | No |
| 2022 | 96 | 26% | No |
| 2023 | 18 | 5% | No |
| 2024 | 25 | 7% | No |
| 2025 | 27 | 7% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 August 2025 | Connaught, IE | daily high max | 21.5 C (70.7 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 20 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 August 2025 | Connaught, IE | daily high min (Tie) | 13.8 C (56.8 F) | tie | 3 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 July 2025 | Connaught, IE | daily high min (Tie) | 13.9 C (57.0 F) | tie | 92 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 May 2025 | Connaught, IE | daily high max | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 4.1 C (7.4 F) | 27 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 April 2025 | Connaught, IE | daily high min | 10.5 C (50.9 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 2 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 April 2025 | Connaught, IE | daily high min | 9.6 C (49.3 F) | 1.3 C (2.3 F) | 95 years | 42 of 100 (Notable) |
| 9 April 2025 | Connaught, IE | daily high max | 19.2 C (66.6 F) | 1.9 C (3.4 F) | 14 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 April 2025 | Connaught, IE | daily high max | 17.2 C (63.0 F) | 2.3 C (4.1 F) | 10 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 January 2025 | Connaught, IE | daily high max | 11.3 C (52.3 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 93 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 13 January 2025 | Connaught, IE | daily high min | 8.7 C (47.7 F) | 1.0 C (1.8 F) | 22 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 November 2024 | Connaught, IE | daily high max | 12.4 C (54.3 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 93 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 29 November 2024 | Connaught, IE | daily high min | 8.7 C (47.7 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 87 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 22 November 2024 | Connaught, IE | daily low max | 2.7 C (36.9 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 28 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 November 2024 | Connaught, IE | daily high min | 9.4 C (48.9 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 86 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 12 November 2024 | Connaught, IE | daily low min (Tie) | 1.8 C (35.2 F) | tie | 28 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 November 2024 | Connaught, IE | daily high min | 11.9 C (53.4 F) | 1.9 C (3.4 F) | 93 years | 43 of 100 (Notable) |
| 11 October 2024 | Connaught, IE | daily low min | 2.8 C (37.0 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 11 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 October 2024 | Connaught, IE | daily low min | 3.8 C (38.8 F) | 1.3 C (2.3 F) | 24 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 August 2024 | Connaught, IE | daily low min | 8.3 C (46.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 21 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 August 2024 | Connaught, IE | daily low min | 9.1 C (48.4 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 4 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1929 to 2025| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 27.5 C (81.5 F) | 2006 | 23.8 C (74.8 F) | 40 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -9.6 C (14.7 F) | 2002 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) | 40 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) | 2010 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | 29 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 127.2 mm (5.0 in) | 2010 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) | 29 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 22 days | 2020 | 6 days | 29 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1929 | 16.1 C (61.0 F) |
| 1930 | 20.6 C (69.1 F) |
| 1931 | 20.6 C (69.1 F) |
| 1932 | 22.2 C (72.0 F) |
| 1933 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1934 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1935 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1936 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1937 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1938 | 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1939 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1996 | 24.1 C (75.4 F) |
| 1997 | 23.9 C (75.0 F) |
| 1998 | 22.8 C (73.0 F) |
| 1999 | 25.3 C (77.5 F) |
| 2000 | 24.7 C (76.5 F) |
| 2001 | 22.1 C (71.8 F) |
| 2002 | 23.4 C (74.1 F) |
| 2003 | 26.9 C (80.4 F) |
| 2004 | 24.3 C (75.7 F) |
| 2006 | 27.5 C (81.5 F) |
| 2007 | 23.5 C (74.3 F) |
| 2008 | 23.2 C (73.8 F) |
| 2009 | 25.2 C (77.4 F) |
| 2010 | 23.6 C (74.5 F) |
| 2011 | 22.0 C (71.6 F) |
| 2012 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 2013 | 27.5 C (81.5 F) |
| 2014 | 25.2 C (77.4 F) |
| 2015 | 21.3 C (70.3 F) |
| 2016 | 27.1 C (80.8 F) |
| 2017 | 24.3 C (75.7 F) |
| 2018 | 25.1 C (77.2 F) |
| 2019 | 19.3 C (66.7 F) |
| 2020 | 16.8 C (62.2 F) |
| 2021 | 24.7 C (76.5 F) |
| 2022 | 20.2 C (68.4 F) |
| 2023 | 22.9 C (73.2 F) |
| 2024 | 21.4 C (70.5 F) |
| 2025 | 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1929 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 1930 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1931 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1932 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1933 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1934 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1935 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 1936 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 1937 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 1938 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1939 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 1996 | -4.0 C (24.8 F) |
| 1997 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1998 | -3.7 C (25.3 F) |
| 1999 | -2.6 C (27.3 F) |
| 2000 | -6.9 C (19.6 F) |
| 2001 | -3.8 C (25.2 F) |
| 2002 | -9.6 C (14.7 F) |
| 2003 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 2004 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 2006 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 2007 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 2008 | -5.1 C (22.8 F) |
| 2009 | -4.0 C (24.8 F) |
| 2010 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 2011 | -3.2 C (26.2 F) |
| 2012 | -4.2 C (24.4 F) |
| 2013 | -4.5 C (23.9 F) |
| 2014 | -3.0 C (26.6 F) |
| 2015 | -2.1 C (28.2 F) |
| 2016 | -2.7 C (27.1 F) |
| 2017 | -2.1 C (28.2 F) |
| 2018 | -6.8 C (19.8 F) |
| 2019 | -2.5 C (27.5 F) |
| 2020 | -2.0 C (28.4 F) |
| 2021 | -2.4 C (27.7 F) |
| 2022 | -5.5 C (22.1 F) |
| 2023 | -2.0 C (28.4 F) |
| 2024 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 2025 | -3.1 C (26.4 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 |
| 1996 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1997 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1998 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1999 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2000 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2001 | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2002 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2003 | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2004 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2006 | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2007 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2008 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2009 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2010 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2011 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2012 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2013 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2014 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2015 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2016 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2017 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2018 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2019 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2020 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2021 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2022 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2023 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2024 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2025 | 26.9 mm (1.1 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 |
| 1996 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1997 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1998 | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1999 | 97.2 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2000 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2001 | 61.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2002 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2003 | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2004 | 86.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2006 | 81.7 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2007 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2008 | 86.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2009 | 93.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2010 | 127.2 mm (5.0 in) |
| 2011 | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2012 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2013 | 62.1 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2014 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2015 | 123.9 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2016 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2017 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2018 | 62.9 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2019 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2020 | 91.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2021 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2022 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2023 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2024 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2025 | 62.2 mm (2.4 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 |
| 1996 | 7 days |
| 1997 | 6 days |
| 1998 | 4 days |
| 1999 | 5 days |
| 2000 | 3 days |
| 2001 | 2 days |
| 2002 | 9 days |
| 2003 | 11 days |
| 2004 | 5 days |
| 2006 | 6 days |
| 2007 | 6 days |
| 2008 | 4 days |
| 2009 | 10 days |
| 2010 | 5 days |
| 2011 | 6 days |
| 2012 | 4 days |
| 2013 | 6 days |
| 2014 | 5 days |
| 2015 | 5 days |
| 2016 | 16 days |
| 2017 | 16 days |
| 2018 | 20 days |
| 2019 | 8 days |
| 2020 | 22 days |
| 2021 | 14 days |
| 2022 | 15 days |
| 2023 | 20 days |
| 2024 | 9 days |
| 2025 | 15 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.
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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.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).