Observatory reports exceptionally dull May
Tuesday, June 3, 2014 - 08:31
in Earth & Climate
Armagh Observatory reports that, with just 104.2 hours of strong sunshine, May 2014 was the dullest May at Armagh since at least 1885, that is, for at least 129 years. The month provided just 60% of the most recent (1981–2010) May 30-year average for the total number of hours of strong sunshine. The sunniest day was the 21st, with a total of 12 hours of strong sunshine.