The weather in Northern Ireland in 2024 was extreme and varied.

It has been a year of extreme and varied weather for Northern Ireland.

From record-breaking storms and cold to sunny days, we’ve seen it all.

The year started with a bang with three named storms that hit in January.

Northern Ireland was spared the worst of Hank’s storm earlier this month but was hit hard by Storm Isha a few weeks later.

Spring was a season of extremes, with both March and April drenched by heavy rains.

March 149% of average rainfall was recorded (rainfall 129.2 mm) while April It was not far behind at 141 percent.

Storm Kathleen April also saw unseasonably strong winds and rain causing travel and power disruptions across Northern Ireland.

But Spring ended on a high note May was the hottest on record with an average temperature of 12.9C – 2.4C above normal, despite being a dull month with only 75% of average sunshine.

Contrasting weather continued through the summer and June and July were cooler, drier and milder than average.

Jun saw only 75% of normal sunshine and 74% of average rainfall.

July was below average for both – 78% and 86% respectively.

however, August The summer months bucked the trend and were very wet with temperatures and sunshine close to average with about 130% of normal rainfall.

Calm conditions returned for a sunny start to autumn September (20% more sunshine than normal) and drier than normal conditions.

However, the calm was short-lived.

October Storm Ashley brought winds of 81 mph (130 km/h) to County Down, disrupting travel and power networks.

Storm Burt In November Power outages, travel delays and severe flooding.

Derrylan in Farmanagh recorded 65.2mm of rain in just a few days – more than half a month’s normal rainfall.

Northern Ireland was spared the worst of Cyclone Connal in late November, but Cyclone Darragh wreaked havoc early on. December With an Amber Warning in place across the country.

Red wind warnings for the storm were in place for some counties in the Republic of Ireland – at their highest level.

From January chills to autumn storms, Northern Ireland’s weather in 2024 highlights the region’s temperate climate.

As the year draws to a close, Northern Ireland looks forward to what 2025 may bring.