Ireland has fourth hottest year on record

Ireland had its fourth warmest year on record in 2024, new data shows.

The average annual air temperature for Ireland in 2024 was 10.72C, according to Met Éireann’s annual climate statement.

This is 1.17C above the 1961-1990 long-term average (LTA) or 0.55C above the most recent LTA between 1991 and 2020.

It makes 2024 the fourth warmest year on record, but just under half a degree cooler than 2023 – which was the warmest year on record.

The five warmest years on record are 2023, 2022, 2007, 2024 and 1945.

Seven of the top 10 warmest years have occurred since 2005.

The coldest year on record was in 1919 with 8.73C, while of the top 10 coldest years, none have occurred since 2000.

Ireland’s overall warming trend continues in line with the global warming trend, Met Éireann said.

The forecasting agency said the latest Irish climate change projections indicate further warming in the future.

This temperature change means the likelihood of extreme weather events occurring…

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