Donegal recorded the highest gust and 10-minute mean wind speed figures in Ireland last month.
According to Met Éireann’s climate statement, the highest gust of wind was 135 km/h, and the month’s highest 10-minute mean wind speed was 104 km/h, recorded at Malin Head Weather Station.
These numbers came as a result of Storm Boelo, with these storm-force winds taking place on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th.
Overall, October was milder and wetter than average across the country.
The full report for October 2026 is available here.
