Valentia Observatory records highest July temperate in 45 years

A temperature of 28.3°C was recorded by Valentia Observatory on July 22^nd this year – the highest July temperature recorded there since 1976.

Two tropical nights were also recorded in Kerry last month; this is when the night-time temperature doesn’t fall below 20°C.

This is a very rare occurrence in Ireland, according to Met Éireann and these tropical nights were recorded by Valentia on July 21^st and 22^nd.