THIS YEAR’S SUMMER solstice broke records for the hottest temperature recorded in June for the past 56 years.

According to Met Éireann, on Wednesday 21 June 2017, a temperature of 28.6°C was recorded at Phoenix Park Dublin – making it the hottest day in June since 1961.

Other interesting stats for the month include:

• There was an average of 93.8 hours of sunshine in June
• The sunniest days of the month were reported at both Johnstown Castle, Co Wexford and Cork Airport with 15.9 hours both on the 18 June
• The highest daily rainfall was 31.1 mm, recorded at Valentia Observatory, Co Kerry on the 9 June
• The number of wet days ranged from 12 at Carlow (Oak Park) to 21 at both Newport, Co Mayo and Valentia Observatory, Co Kerry
• The month’s lowest temperatures were recorded on 26th June with the lowest air minimum reported at Mullingar, Co Westmeath with a temperature of 3.6°C and the lowest grass minimum reported at Mount Dillon, Co Roscommon with -0.6°C.

Thankfully, there were no strong gales or storms reported this month.

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