Limerick Climate Data
From 1951 to the present, average temperatures in Limerick have increased by about 0.0°C, especially during all seasons. Since 1980, the warming rate has hovered near 0.0°C per decade.
Temperature Change
0.0°C
Since 1951
Precipitation Change
0.0mm
(0.0%)
Since 1951
Climate Stripes for Limerick
This heatmap shows seasonal temperature anomalies relative to the 20th-century average for each year from 1950 to 2024. Each row represents a season (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall), and each column a year. Red shades indicate warmer-than-average seasons, while blue shades represent cooler-than-average ones. The shift from predominantly blue to red over time highlights the long-term warming trend across all seasons.
⬇️ DownloadLimerick Annual Mean Temperature Trends
Temperature data shows warming trends for Limerick based on NOAA NClimGrid climate data.
⬇️ DownloadLimerick Precipitation Trends
This chart shows seasonal precipitation trends for Limerick area, displaying how rainfall patterns have changed over time across different seasons.
⬇️ DownloadLimerick Hot and Cold Days
Limerick Seasonal Temperature Trends
Winter
Spring
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Frequently Asked Questions About Limerick's Climate
How much has Limerick warmed since 1951?
Limerick has warmed by 0.0°C on average since 1951. This warming trend is consistent with broader climate change patterns observed across the region.
What season has warmed the most in Limerick?
Winter has experienced the most warming with 0.0°C of temperature increase since 1951. This seasonal variation is typical of mid-latitude climate change patterns.
How have precipitation patterns changed in Limerick?
Precipitation patterns in Limerick have remained relatively stable since 1951, though year-to-year variability continues to be significant.
Is the warming in Limerick part of a larger trend?
Yes, the warming observed in Limerick is consistent with regional and global climate change trends. The temperature increases align with patterns seen across PA and the broader United States, reflecting the impacts of human-caused climate change.
What climate data sources are used for Limerick?
The climate data for Limerick comes from NOAA's NClimGrid dataset, which provides gridded climate information based on weather station observations. The data represents the 0.21km grid cell nearest to Limerick, located at coordinates 40.23°N, 75.52°W.
How reliable are the climate projections for Limerick?
The historical climate trends shown for Limerick are based on observed data from 1951 to present and are highly reliable. These trends provide insight into how the local climate has already changed and can inform expectations for continued warming, though specific future projections would require additional climate modeling.
About This Data
- Location: Limerick, PA
- Grid Coordinates: 40.23°N, 75.52°W
- Distance to grid center: 0.2 km
- Data source: NOAA NClimGrid climate data