The World Meteorlogical Organisation has recently published its Provisional Statement on the State of the Global Climate in 2020, noting that this year is on course to be one of the three warmest years on record worldwide.
Ireland s meteorological data for 2020 also provides further evidence of a warming Ireland, according to Met Éireann. 2020 is on course to be the joint ninth warmest year on record in Ireland and the 10th consecutive year with an above normal temperature.
Analysis has shown that February was the wettest February in over 50 years with 252% of normal rain falling.
Commenting on the data, Met Éireann Senior Climatologist Keith Lambkin said: As the WMO publishes its Provisional Statement of the State of the Global Climate 2020 , it s an opportunity to reflect on how 2020 compares to Ireland s normal climate. Extreme weather experienced in Ireland in 2020 is likely to become more common into the future.