Autumn 2021 - General Discussion

pauldry · 21-09-2021 1:33pm

Yup 19c in Sligo today and night has barely been below 10c all month unless your inland.

We will definitely be top 2. Has it happened many times that September is warmer than June and maybe August.

Probably 1991. That must have been the September it was 24c lots of days. This year apart from the famous 27.9c the nights have been exceptionally mild. 13c most nights.

sryanbruen · 21-09-2021 1:53pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117918871#Comment_117918871

2006 and maybe 2016 the only ones there of the top few that continued relatively mild/warm through the second half of the month. 2020 fell off a cliff near the end with early air frosts being recorded, similar to 2018. Some stations even had slightly below average temps in the end. 2003 did a similar thing but still remained significantly above average.

Gonzo · 21-09-2021 2:16pm

Here in Meath this September probably isn't as warm as 2016 at least in terms of daytime temperatures. Highest temperature of the month here is only 22C. In 2016 we reached 26C a few times. It's mainly the very mild night time temperatures that has provided the warmer temperature anomalys for this month. It's still been a very decent month overall with quite a bit of sunshine overall although today is very cloudy.

The Silver Branch · 21-09-2021 2:19pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117915093#Comment_117915093

Amazing stat. 9c is relatively warm for late September.

The Silver Branch · 21-09-2021 2:21pm

Agree with the poster re. grass growth. Phenomenal year!

Oneiric 3 · 21-09-2021 2:37pm

Forecast temps for here, Galway (from the ECMWF via YR.NO) up to the 29th.

Over last weekend, this model was quite bullish about bringing in temps closer to cooler than average towards the middle of this week. This was pushed further back and even yesterday, there were showing sub 10c mins for this weekend. All changed again with warm, humid and windless nights to continue until at least Monday now.

The models, and not just the ECMWF, have performed just downright terribly over these last few weeks. Every time average or cooler weather was forecast, it is pushed further and further back with every run, but no doubt they'll be closer to the mark now that excessive warmth and humidity with the odd weak, dribbly front (if we are lucky) is on the table. There is just no end to the summer of 2021 at all, and looking at the longer range ensemble run from the ECMWF this morning, it looks as if this anomalous warmth that has plagued the NE Atlantic region since the 2nd half of the summer will not be going anywhere any soon as we run into the first part of October. No active weather at all in the offing, just the same old drab humid warmth.

boetstark · 21-09-2021 2:43pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117910810#Comment_117910810

You amaze me. You must live in some sort of indestructible bunker underground.

You actually wish for weather that will damage people's homes and businesses and cause nothing but hardship to our homeless population.

But you have a hissy fit over some nice weather that put 99.99% of the population in good humour.

Strange person🤔

Oneiric 3 · 21-09-2021 2:48pm

I'm really getting pig sick of self righteous people on here jumping down my throat every time I post a comment on this thread. If you don't like what I say, then please put me on ignore.

boetstark · 21-09-2021 3:40pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117919890#Comment_117919890

I really don't mean to be nasty or insult you and you are very much entitled to your opinion.

It's just inflammatory when you wish for weather that causes so much hardship and inconvenience

Oneiric 3 · 21-09-2021 4:58pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117920114#Comment_117920114

This is a weather forum. If you just want to talk about 'nice' weather all the time, then talk to the regular bowsie on the street.

boetstark · 21-09-2021 5:01pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117920491#Comment_117920491

🙋🙋

Amadan Dubh · 21-09-2021 6:54pm

It's not all one way traffic, I agree with you in wanting cooler, more unsettled weather. It is a bit OTT to take it personally and jump straight to "you want to destroy livelihoods and homes" from saying that. This 6 month summer season we are experiencing becomes a pain after a while, especially when we are this far past actual summer!

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117920491#Comment_117920491

Slashermcguirk · 21-09-2021 7:11pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117919781#Comment_117919781

Lovely warm dry weather and you are complaining?? September has been lovely here in Dublin, not even 10mm of rain all month and temps frequently up around 20 degrees.

Do you want wind, cold and rain?? Keep the great weather coming I say. Nothing worse than miserable damp and horizontal rain.

Dazler97 · 21-09-2021 7:12pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117910810#Comment_117910810

I hope we get a few good storms this winter and snow and ice but that's just me

Beechwoodspark · 21-09-2021 7:14pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117921018#Comment_117921018

I’m hoping for a v active storm season in October through early December then transition to bitter north easterlies with snow potential through early March.

Dazler97 · 21-09-2021 7:16pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117921023#Comment_117921023

Ohh that sounds good as well here's hoping 😁

sryanbruen · 21-09-2021 7:35pm

Personally, I've disliked this September a lot and I know that's gonna cause a lot of flak. It's been very boring. Lack of very sunny days, lack of a good windstorm, lack of anything (except fog, there's been a fair bit of that). September is usually benign but this one takes the cake for boring. Like Oneiric 3, I can't wait for the weather to start livening up, if it ever does.

Past few Septembers 2018-20 I've much preferred over this one.

White Clover · 21-09-2021 8:06pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117921112#Comment_117921112

Boring it may be but that can be good too!

sryanbruen · 21-09-2021 8:13pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117921231#Comment_117921231

Yes it can but only if there is a good sunny period which this September locally has lacked with a fair bit of coastal fog/low cloud whilst the others I named didn't (mid-September 2019 in particular was spectacular). I appreciate that other locations may have differed.

White Clover · 21-09-2021 8:19pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117921267#Comment_117921267

Yes that is true, a bit more sunshine would be nice but none of the other stuff! You can tell that I'm speaking with my farmers hat on!

pauldry · 21-09-2021 8:44pm

Imagine most days 18c or 19c and most nights 12c or 13c. And cloudy with the odd sunny spell and no wind. June was actually cold here but still dry cloudy and boring. There's been an abundance of dry cloudy and boring weather in the Northwest this past few months. Day temperatures are slightly above normal but night temperatures are well up to 3c above normal.

In the future I only expect more cloud so a cold Winter is a thing of the past however a short snowy period can still happen. There's too much cloud nowadays for any prolonged frost. I fear that because the sea has warmed slightly its increasing the cloud over us and holding more moisture.

Yes the cold spells seem to be pushed back all the time and any forecast of one seems to be moderated at best. Probably 14c by day and 8c by night.

sryanbruen · 21-09-2021 8:54pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117921287#Comment_117921287

Yes 😅 and I can understand that 100%. The only good thing of weather like this for me is to get projects done when I'm not distracted by any exciting or sunny weather outside and having the will to chase the snow, storms and sunshine. But I would rather be outside enjoying the latter and capturing the moment.

Gonzo · 21-09-2021 10:50pm

I've really enjoyed this September but if it wasn't for the warm spell towards the end of the first week and last weekend's sunny weather this would have been a very cloudy month. I have enjoyed the mild to warm temperatures and have already saved on heating. Normally the fire would already be started by now.

This time last year my garden was already a swamp after the dull, wet and cool summer of 2020 and the deluge that followed the fine spell at the start of September 2020. This year the ground is very hard indeed from an overall lack of rain since March.

However we are almost one third of the way through Autumn so while the mild/warm temperatures are nice, I think it's time to let Autumn descend now.

I would love to see October dominated by high pressure with inversion getting going and lots of foggy and frosty nights. Let November be the wet and stormy month before hopefully the cold gets going from December.

Gaoth Laidir · 22-09-2021 12:25am

Just be glad were getting our Bartlett High now when we can get some good out of it. The same high in winter would cause mayhem here with its lack of show. Then where would you all be, eh?!

OldRio · 22-09-2021 8:06am

Sunshine this morning. It might be boring to some, but being able to work outside without the wind and rain is fine by me. Happy days.

pauldry · 22-09-2021 12:50pm

Windy.

Autumn has arrived...but its still 18c

However cooler days next week.

lolie · 22-09-2021 12:58pm

After what was a beautiful blue sky morning its clouded over now.

Still very mild with a nice breeze, 18c.

22-09-2021 1:38pm

I just want it to get cooler. I feel it has been really humid now for months.

Billcarson · 22-09-2021 1:42pm

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Yep. Getting ridiculous at this stage. Last night for example yet another very mild night, minimum temperatures well up into double figures. This isn't Autumn ,its **llox.....even for Early autumn.

Supercell · 22-09-2021 2:46pm

Dont know how this compares with the rest of the country, was just thinking that it seems like we have had a lot of dry spells this year compared to normal and checked my weather records. If it rained every day from now until the end of the year I'd still have recorded the least wet days since I started recording here:

Could also end up the driest year too, still a fair bit to go, again its noticeable how many months have been unusually dry:

All records at - https://www.loughlinstown.ie/records.html

Gonzo · 22-09-2021 3:19pm

another beautiful day here in Meath, warm and sunny at times if a bit breezy. Temperature currently 20C.

I'm really enjoying this weather but it's getting to the point where it is becoming unnatural as we enter the 4th week of Autumn, summer perhaps starting to overstay it's welcome.

Billcarson · 22-09-2021 3:23pm

When Autumn does arrive I'd say it will outstay its welcome aswell.

In other words one long Autumn, no winter . One long Autumn till March.

Oneiric 3 · 22-09-2021 3:26pm

2021: The Year of the Endless Summer.

Working outside for much of the day, and you would be forgiven for thinking it was a mid-July and not late September.

Gonzo · 22-09-2021 3:44pm

next 3 days will remain warm with night time temperatures well above average.

Tonight could be even milder than last night with temperatures struggling to go below 16C in some places.

Temperatures tomorrow up to 20 or 21C in some eastern and southern areas.

Friday could get to 21 or 22C in places if we get decent spells of sunshine.

Temperatures could reach 20C on both Saturday and Sunday as well.

Hairypoppins · 22-09-2021 5:24pm

Another lovely sunny day here in South West Dublin, long may it continue although finally looking at a breakdown sometime Sunday evening to cool wet weather for those that are looking for this type of weather,hopefully conditions won't be too bad here in the east

sryanbruen · 22-09-2021 5:33pm

Has been a lovely sunny day near Howth too with passing high cloud every now and then, no complaints today!

Amadan Dubh · 22-09-2021 5:55pm

We're going to be in mid-October still getting 17 degrees with no rain at all at this rate. It would take a mamooth change to shift this dry heat. The only indication that we are not in July/August is the 7:30pm darkness from what I can tell!

The Silver Branch · 22-09-2021 7:47pm

For me this weather is beautiful. In my shorts and t-shirt at 18c heading towards 8pm.

The clocks go back on 31 October, dark at 5 for most of us. We'll have wind and rain and wind and rain. We'll have layers on us to keep out rain, cold or both.

The opposite of today is 22 March. I remember snow on that date more often than the 22 November or December. Likewise it's no surprise today is warmer than its equivalent May or June day.

I'd imagine most people into athletics, cycling etc prefer this weather? No cycling against wind. As an asthmatic running is easier than frosty air hitting the lungs.

Thelonious Monk · 22-09-2021 8:30pm

For someone like myself who loves walking and hiking, swimming in the sea, and cycles to work, this is just perfect weather. I really can't understand why people want messy windy sh*t, it just makes life much more difficult and miserable. Don't worry, it will come, it always does.

Oneiric 3 · 22-09-2021 8:43pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117925966#Comment_117925966

Messy windy **** is standard Irish weather at this time of year. We are likely to finish with one of the warmest, if not the warmest September's on record. Does this not concern you?

Thelonious Monk · 22-09-2021 8:48pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117926046#Comment_117926046

You have a whole thread for this kind of stuff buddy.

Oneiric 3 · 22-09-2021 8:54pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117926074#Comment_117926074

I'm not your 'buddy'.

You are quick to support the perils of climate change on the other thread. Yet on this thread you dismiss anyone who yearns for average weather.

Oneiric 3 · 22-09-2021 8:59pm

I'm going to say it again, I hope the rest of this Autumn and coming winter gives us a sharp reminder of just where we are in the world. Storm after storm after unmerciful storm. That should get rid of this recent infestation of 'nice weather' tyrants on here.