Summer 2020 - General Discussion

Sure what are ya on about Gonzo? Sure isnt the weather only mighty. 22c here and sunny. Sorry I cannot remember more than 24 hours.

Today and tomorrow look ok then thats the end of it until 2021

We had by far the most rain in Ireland yesterday

10.5mm Sligo town

3.6mm Markree was next

Gonzo wrote: »

another murky grey and cloudy day here in Meath, and there was I foolishly expecting a few seconds of sunshine today but we can't even get that.

Once the Atlantic comes back next week I doubt i'll notice much of a difference in the weather, we might even get more sunshine.

This often happens. Our best weather can be under low pressure as much as high pressure. Only in Ireland...

Often under high pressure (in Dublin at least) we get plagued by a cool easterly breeze (at least up until early June). Then sometimes in July and August under high pressure we magically get stuck under a blanket of cloud that goes nowhere for some reason.

My iPhone is showing a sunny day for tomorrow so fingers crossed. I know people say it can't be trusted but it's gotten forecasting cloud cover right all this past week or so.

Gonzo wrote: »

This entire summer has been the pitts. I can't think of a single spell of fine weather that has actually worked out in our favor since June the 2nd other than very isolated days of sunny weather and temperatures have only gone north of 20C a few times. I can't remember any other summer being this cloudy through all 3 months.

I know what you mean Gonzo. Its the sunshine that's makes a summer. Saturday actually only reached 18 degrees here in DA but we had over 14 hours of sunshine which I don't think we have had since June Bank Holiday. Also nothing like been in that sunshine all day + never feeling cold. Obviously there can be a wind chill factor that makes it feel colder than actual measured + similarly for me anyway once the sun is there I'm happy + can feel warmer than is.


Thats one of reasons I enjoyed the spring so much. Even though sometimes a bit cool once sun was there + it was a lot of days it just felt lovely.

appledrop wrote: »

I know what you mean Gonzo. Its the sunshine that's makes a summer. Saturday actually only reached 18 degrees here in DA but we had over 14 hours of sunshine which I don't think we have had since June Bank Holiday.

We did on June 8th and June 15th in Dublin, some forget just how good those days were here. But otherwise..

I remember June 15th well because I spent the day out at Skerries and at first, there was a strange period of sea fog that was thickest I had seen in a while. But once that cleared, it felt very warm in sparkling sunshine. There were some nice distant CBs building too.

sryanbruen wrote: »

We did on June 8th and June 15th in Dublin, some forget just how good those days were here. But otherwise..

I remember June 15th well because I spent the day out at Skerries and at first, there was a strange period of sea fog that was thickest I had seen in a while. But once that cleared, it felt very warm in sparkling sunshine. There were some nice distant CBs building too.

Ah i know what you mean but I admit I sometimes forget especially if they are weekdays because if I'm working I don't then have a 'nice' memory to connect to weather. Like I will never forgot June bank holiday as on beach 3 separate days + similarly on Sat out enjoying it all day.

Stunning day in Cork, near cloudless. Still 23c at Cork Airport at 5pm. In major beach traffic jam but worth it after a great day. Fantastic 5 days of weather since Friday. Nice to be on the right side of a country wide divide for once

A fantastic day. Warm, but not too warm. I think I'll head off to Silver Strand in Louisburgh some day this week. There are few places nicer in fine weather!

nacho libre wrote: »

A fantastic day. Warm, but not too warm. I think I'll head off to Silver Strand in Louisburgh some day this week. There are few places nicer in fine weather!

Was there on a "staycation" two weeks ago. First time in that area. Gorgeous beach alright.

The second time in the last 4 days it has got over 23C in Castlebar, I am really enjoying this spell as we have really been devoid of this kind of weather since May, hopefully we see our usual September warm spell as well.

The Perseids meteor shower will occur tonight for those with clear skies. Nice night for viewing,not feeling to cold.

Ah lads will you stop rubbing it in!


3 days since we have seen the sun at all in Dublin never mind a lovely sunny evening!

appledrop wrote: »

Ah lads will you stop rubbing it in!


3 days since we have seen the sun at all in Dublin never mind a lovely sunny evening!

We had to deal with it for most of the spring down south! Think ye can handle a few days haha

Lovely evening in Sligo, sitting outside with a drink

Scutter in Dublin today

Expect more scutter for the rest of the week

Roll on Autumn