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This mountainous island guards the entrance to Clew Bay off the west coast of County Mayo. Clare Island can be reached by a 25 minute ferry ride from Roonagh Pier, and travelers often have the opportunity to spot schools of dolphins and herds of seals along the way. With a population of about 160, Clare Island's economy is primarily based on farming, fishing, and tourism. It is also said to be the home of legendary Pirate Queen Grace O'Malley.
Language:
Irish, English
Currency:
Euro (EUR)
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Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
High | 48 | 48 | 49 | 52 | 56 | 60 | 62 | 63 | 60 | 55 | 51 | 48 |
Low | 39 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 47 | 51 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 47 | 43 | 41 |
Average | 43 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 51 | 55 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 51 | 47 | 44 |
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Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
High | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 9 |
Low | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
Average | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 7 |
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Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
Inches | 5.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 6.1 |
Centimeters | 13 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 15 |
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Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
Days | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
Humidity | ||||||||||||
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
Percent | 85 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 80 | 81 | 85 | 85 | 82 | 82 | 84 | 85 |