Armagh has recorded its driest July since daily rainfall measurements began at the Observatory in 1836, according to a weather update from Armagh Observatory.
The Observatory said July 2026 was also marked by exceptionally high atmospheric pressure, with the month recording the equal highest pressure on record. Temperatures and sunshine levels were both described as much higher than average.
Weather records in Armagh
The figures were published by Astronotes in a July 2026 weather round-up dated 4 August 2026. The report describes the month as the driest July in at least 190 years, reflecting the length of the Observatory’s rainfall record.
The update was attributed to Armagh Observatory and written by Heather Alexander. No further details about rainfall totals, temperature measurements or any next steps were included in the supplied report.