Armagh records its driest July since daily measurements began in 1836

Armagh experienced its driest July on record in 2026, according to the latest weather round-up from Armagh Observatory.

The observatory said the month was the driest July recorded in Armagh since daily rainfall measurements began there in 1836. It also reported that July had the equal highest pressure on record, and was much warmer and sunnier than average.

What the observatory reported

The update was issued by Armagh Observatory on 4 August 2026 as part of Astronotes’ latest weather news. The finding places July 2026 in the context of nearly two centuries of daily rainfall records at the observatory.