Warmest May night on record verified by Met Office

BBC Northern Ireland Wednesday 17 June 2026, 17:04 UTC 1 min read

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The overnight temperature at Killowen in County Down did not fall below 15.9C on 28 May, making it the warmest night on record for the month.

Met Office (ORG) Killowen (LOCATION)

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