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County Donegal Weather Forecast

County Donegal weather: 49°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 49°F now🕔 1:52 AM local📅 Best: May and July👥 167.000

Air quality and pollen in County Donegal

25
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.52.3 µg/m³
PM103.8 µg/m³
Ozone49 µg/m³
NO₂2.6 µg/m³
UV index0.9 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Pollen today

AlderNone
BirchNone
GrassNone
MugwortNone
OliveNone
RagweedNone

Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Health and safety today

Skin and UVNo protection needed for most skin types.
GeneralConditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing.

Weather in County Donegal right now

☁️
49°F
Overcast · feels like 45°F
Humidity76%
Wind4 mph SSE
Gusts9 mph
UV index0.9 · Low
Cloud cover95%
Pressure1003 hPa
VisibilityGood · 11 mi
Air quality25 · Good
Sunrise8:15 AM
Sunset6:17 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 90%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:52 AM, Oct 23 local time.

⚠️Sat, Oct 24: damaging gusts to 61 mph.
⚠️Sun, Oct 25: damaging gusts to 62 mph.
⚠️Mon, Oct 26: damaging gusts to 45 mph.
⚠️Tue, Oct 27: damaging gusts to 49 mph.
⚠️Fri, Oct 30: damaging gusts to 40 mph.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is County Donegal?

County Donegal is a county in Ireland. Its coordinates are 54.6538, -8.1096. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in County Donegal right now?

It is currently 49°F (10°C) with overcast. Humidity is 76% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit County Donegal?

May and July offer the most comfortable conditions in County Donegal, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is County Donegal in?

County Donegal observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 1:52 AM.

How many people live in County Donegal?

County Donegal has a population of approximately 167.000.

What is the nearest airport to County Donegal?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 113 mi away.

What are the top things to do in County Donegal?

Popular options include Isle of Skye, Lake District National Park, Snowdonia National Park, Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh and Loch Ness.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (ie-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 23, 2026 at 1:52 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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