Weather & Climate in Oughterard, Ireland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oughterard experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,487/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.4167°N, 9.3333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Dublin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Jun 6, 2012 | 60 km W of Belmullet, Ireland | M4.0 | 132 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 4.9 in |
Oughterard has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 42°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (2.5").