Northern Ireland

August was the wettest in 12 years

Last month was the wettest August in 12 years
Last month was the wettest August in 12 years

LAST month was the wettest August in 12 years according to Armagh Observatory.

Taking the three months of June, July and August together, summer 2020 was the dullest for 33 years, the wettest for eight years and the coolest for five.

The warmest day in August was the 13th with a high of 25.3 C.

The wettest day was on the 24th as rainfall linked to Storm Francis swamped the north.