<ul><li>Armagh Observatory and Planetarium confirmed that 30 April 2025 marked the hottest April day in Armagh since temperature records began in 1843, with a high of 23.4°C.</li><li>The previous record of 22.6°C for April was set in 1975 and 1987 at the site, which holds one of the world's longest-running climate records dating back to 1795.</li><li>Shane Kelly, Meteorological Officer at AOP, emphasized the significance of this temperature milestone, highlighting the increasing variability and intensity of seasonal weather patterns.</li><li>AOP is actively addressing climate change by implementing sustainability measures, including LED lighting, tree planting for carbon sequestration, and promoting renewable energy technologies through exhibitions and planetarium shows.</li></ul>

ARMAGH RECORDS HOTTEST APRIL DAY SINCE 1843

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