Ireland has its fourth hottest year on record as Met Eireann warns of increase in 'extreme weather events'
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.