July was France's hottest month ever recorded
According ot the country's weather service, the month was also France's third-driest July on record, with rainfall nearly 70% below average.
July 2026 marked one of Ireland's hottest, driest, and sunniest months on record, according to Met Éireann's climate statement. This July ranked as the second hottest July since 1900 and the third hottest month overall. The dominant influence was high pressure, resulting in a national mean temperature of 17.25°C, which surpassed the previous record set in July 2013 by 0.09°C.
The temperature was 2.4°C above the 1961-1990 Long-Term Average and 1.87°C above the 1991-2020 Long-Term Average. Rainfall was notably scarce, measuring just 16mm, or 17% of the 1991-2020 Long-Term Average. Cork Airport, Johnstown Castle in Co Wexford, Phoenix Park, Casement Aerodrome in Dublin, Valentia Observatory in Co Kerry, and Roches Point in Co Cork all experienced their driest, warmest, and sunniest months on record.
Seven weather stations reported heatwaves lasting between five and 13 days, with Moore Park in Co Cork recording the second longest heatwave on record, surpassing the 14-day heatwave in Birr, Co Offaly in 1976 by 0.5°C. The high-pressure system kept Atlantic weather fronts to the north and west, contributing to the lack of rainfall and the consistent heat.
Farmers in the southeast reported challenges due to the lack of rainfall and predominantly east winds, leading to reduced grass growth and increased feed costs.
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