County Longford Weather Forecast
County Longford weather: 42°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in County Longford?
No - rain is unlikely in County Longford today.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,5 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun.
The next 7 days carry about 2.3 times a normal week's rain for August (1,5 in against 0,7 in).
16-day forecast for County Longford
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 41° | 8% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 56° | 30% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light rain | 67° / 58° | 78% · 0,6 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 54° | 92% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 57° | 51% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 44° | 55% | 11 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 60° / 38° | 84% · 0,6 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 50° | 68% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 53° | 46% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 61° / 53° | 50% · 0,3 in | 15 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 64° / 50° | 41% · 0,4 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light showers | 64° / 61° | 49% · 0,6 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌧️ Showers | 64° / 56° | 51% · 0,9 in | 16 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 51° | 54% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
What this means for County Longford
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 71°F is 5.4°F above the 66°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 53°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 65°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is County Longford?
County Longford is a county in Ireland. Its coordinates are 53.7276, -7.7932. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in County Longford right now?
It is currently 42°F (6°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 98% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit County Longford?
July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in County Longford, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is County Longford in?
County Longford observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 7:23 AM.
How many people live in County Longford?
County Longford has a population of approximately 46.000.
What is the nearest airport to County Longford?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 66 mi away.
What are the top things to do in County Longford?
Popular options include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Edinburgh Castle and Old and New Towns of Edinburgh.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (ie-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 August 24, 2026 at 7:23 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
