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Rathard, Ireland

Munster · Ireland

Rathard is a small town in Munster, Ireland with a population of 560. Elevation: 338 ft (103 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

560 Population 149/sq mi density
338 ft Elevation 103 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
39.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Dublin Timezone

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About Rathard

Rathard is a ringfort (rath) and National Monument located in County Limerick, Ireland.

People

Population560
Density149/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain39.4 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Population560
Population Density149 / sq mi
Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Coordinates51.8482°, -8.7381°
TimezoneEurope/Dublin
Country🇮🇪 Ireland
State / ProvinceMunster
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation39.4 inches (1,001 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rathard

Rathard is a small town in Ireland (Munster) with a population of 560. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet (103 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Dublin.

Climate in Rathard

Rathard has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.1°C), the coldest is Jan (5.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1248 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.8°C / 42°F 3.3° / 8.3° 131.7
Feb 5.8°C / 42°F 3.1° / 8.5° 99.6
Mar 6.9°C / 44°F 3.8° / 10° 91.5
Apr 8.6°C / 47°F 5.1° / 12° 85.1
May 11°C / 52°F 7.4° / 14.6° 78.4
Jun 13.5°C / 56°F 9.9° / 17.1° 87.9
Jul 15.1°C / 59°F 11.6° / 18.6° 85.9
Aug 15°C / 59°F 11.5° / 18.5° 97.8
Sep 13.3°C / 56°F 10° / 16.6° 91.4
Oct 10.6°C / 51°F 7.7° / 13.4° 139.5
Nov 7.8°C / 46°F 5.2° / 10.4° 125.2
Dec 6.2°C / 43°F 3.8° / 8.6° 133.8
Rathard experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below Ireland avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.7 km²)
Population Density149/sq mi
Coordinates51.8482°N, 8.7381°W
TimezoneEurope/Dublin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.4"
4% above Ireland avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.97"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 4.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.9 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in Driest
July 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.3 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.4 in
December 44°F (6°C) 4.8 in

Rathard has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 42°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Rathard

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cloughduv National School
Kilbonane National School
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Radio Stations near Rathard

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Deep House Radio deep house MP3 128 kbps
Deephouse radio deephouse MP3 320 kbps
C103 West AAC 128 kbps
West Cork FM local radio MP3 128 kbps
BRIAN DALY community radio, religious MP3
C103 North AAC 128 kbps
Clare FM classical MP3 128 kbps
West Limerick 102 fm local radio MP3 128 kbps
UCC 98.3FM current affairs, music MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Rathard

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cork City Gaol
Cork Public Museum
Desmond Castle
Glucksman Gallery
Independence Museum
Kinsale Regional Museum & Courthouse
Lifetime Lab
Lusitania Museum
Michael Collins Centre
Michael Collins House Museum
West Cork Heritage Centre

Libraries in Rathard

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ballincollig Public Library0.0
Bandon Library0.0
Bishopstown Library0.0
Blarney Library0.0
Boole Library0.0
Clonakilty Library0.0
Cork County Library0.0
Cork County Library0.0
County Library0.0
Hollyhill Library0.0
Kinsale Public Library0.0
Macroom Library0.0
MTU Library0.0

Restaurants in Rathard

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mai Fitz's
New Golden House

Castles in Rathard

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castlemore Castle
Clodah Castle

Gas Stations in Rathard

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K
Circle K

Breweries in Rathard

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Blacks Brewery & Distillery
Clonakilty Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Rathard

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rathard

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cork International AirportORKLarge Airport
Abbeyfeale AirfieldSmall Airport
Bantry AerodromeBYTSmall Airport
Clonakilty AirstripSmall Airport
Eniskeane AirfieldSmall Airport
Feohanagh AirstripSmall Airport
Rathcoole AerodromeSmall Airport

Post Offices in Rathard

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Crookstown Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rathard

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Josephs

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Dublin

🇮🇪 About Ireland

Capital Dublin
Population 4,853,506
Area 70,280 km²
GDP (USD) $567,372,737,459
GDP per capita $106,819
HDI 0.950
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 96.5%
Urban population 64.1%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages English, Irish
Calling code +353
TLD .ie
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Ireland

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Lá Caille
Feb 2 Saint Brigid's Day Lá Fhéile Bríde
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Lá Fhéile Pádraig
Apr 3 Good Friday Aoine an Chéasta
Apr 6 Easter Monday Luan Cásca
May 4 May Day Lá Bealtaine
Jun 1 June Holiday Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh
Aug 3 August Holiday Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa
Oct 26 October Holiday Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair
Dec 25 Christmas Day Lá Nollag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Lá Fhéile Stiofáin

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rathard

What is the population of Rathard?

Rathard has a population of 560 residents and is located in Ireland. The population density is 149 people per square mile, spread across 3.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rathard?

Rathard has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.4 inches.

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