Fourknocks Passage Tomb

Tomb Neolithic passage tomb with chambered burial mound

Neolithic passage tomb in Leinster with a chambered cairn and decorated stones; visited by archaeology enthusiasts and local tour groups.

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Fourknocks Passage Tomb
53.5966, -6.3265
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Climate

Fourknocks Passage Tomb's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 19°C. Moderate rainfall (952 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

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JuneJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
-2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
2° – 7°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.9h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
2° – 8°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
3° – 10°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
4° – 12°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.8h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
6° – 14°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.7h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
9° – 17°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
16.7h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° – 19°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
16.2h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° – 19°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
14.6h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
9° – 16°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
7° – 13°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
4° – 10°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.4h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 98 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
3° – 8°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.3h daylight

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