Ireland experienced exceptionally high temperatures in April 2023, breaking previous records dating back to 1984. Athenry, Co Galway recorded a high of 25.9 degrees, while Newport, Co Mayo reached 25.7 degrees. Sixteen weather stations surpassed their historical highs, marking only the second occasion where temperatures exceeded 25 degrees in April. Met Ãireann confirmed that several local records were broken, indicating a trend of warmer weather patterns across the country. Forecaster Rebecca Cantwell highlighted these temperatures as indicative of a summer's day, a rare occurrence for this time of year.
The national highest temperature record was set on 26 April, 1984, at 25.8 degrees, but was surpassed by Athenry, Co Galway, at 25.9 degrees.
Met Ãireann noted that it's only the second time in recorded history that shaded air temperatures exceeded 25 degrees in April.
Rebecca Cantwell stated that three stations recorded above 25 degrees, indicating a summer's day, marking an unprecedented occurrence in April.
Temperatures were trending a degree or two above average during April, with many areas reaching their peak recently, demonstrating unusual warm weather patterns.
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