Blacksod Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Blacksod sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year.
Temperatures can be mild at the high end
to roughly cold at the low end.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Blacksod, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 18°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 10°C during cooler months like February.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 6°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Blacksod experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1398 mm of precipitation annually. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. November brings wetter days averaging 149 mm of precipitation, spread over 24 rainy days.
In contrast, May experiences a drier climate, with about 85 mm of rainfall spread across 19 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Blacksod. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 10°C in January to 15°C in July.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Blacksod.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 83%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 74%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 5 m/s to 7 m/s. It is lower in August and higher in January, February, March, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Blacksod
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Blacksod in Ireland
Other facts from our historical weather data:August has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 149 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 85 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 193 hours of sunshine.
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