A Monthly Snow and Sleet Series for the Greater Dublin Area 1867–2024

This paper details the compilation of data and application of quality assurance procedures for constructing a 157-year snow and sleet series for the Greater Dublin Area, Ireland. Snowfall is particularly sensitive to climate variability in temperate regions, and long-term records are essential for understanding changes in winter weather extremes over time. The dataset integrates observations from six sites and provides a regional snow and sleet frequency dataset at monthly, seasonal (October–May) and annual resolutions. Data sources include archived meteorological records, digitised station logs and synoptic weather reports. A brief analysis offers insights into long-term snowfall climatology in the Greater Dublin region from 1867 to 2024, revealing substantial interannual and decadal variability, as well as notable reductions in snow frequency in recent decades. This dataset provides a valuable baseline for assessing historical trends in snowfall and contributes to broader efforts in climate reconstruction and climate change impact studies in Ireland and beyond.