On This Day (24 May) in Irish Weather History

A chronological record of weather events and extremes that occurred in Ireland on 24 May throughout history.

1985: Ireland is hit with strong winds and heavy rain. Roches Point in Cork records a 100 km/h gust.

1991: Cork Airport records 23.6°C.

1994: Damp and overcast conditions persist following one of the wettest winters on record. Charlie Bird files a report for RTÉ.

2001: Temperatures reach the low 20s in most parts of Ireland, with Shannon recording 23.9°C.

2012: Shannon Airport registers the warmest day of the month with 25.1°C.