4 January
What happened on 4 January in other years: the weather at 29 stations since 1942 and 34 Premier League games.
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GAA
No championship game on record on 4 January.
Irish weather
- 1957The warmest 4 January on record: 14.5°C at Birr.At any of the 29 stations, in any year on record.
- 1985The coldest 4 January on record: −8.4°C at Clones.At any of the 29 stations, in any year on record.
- 1996The wettest 4 January on record: 47.2 mm of rain at Rosslare.At any of the 29 stations, in any year on record.
Every station on 4 January
| Station | Warmest | Coldest | Wettest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athenry | 11.8° (2023) | −5.3° (2026) | 11.4 mm (2012) |
| Ballyhaise | 11.6° (2023) | −6.9° (2010) | 13.9 mm (2012) |
| Belmullet | 13.2° (1957) | −3.5° (2010) | 18.6 mm (1979) |
| Birr | 14.5° (1957) | −8.1° (1970) | 15.8 mm (1988) |
| Casement | 12.9° (1974) | −6.5° (1970) | 11.8 mm (1998) |
| Claremorris | 12.4° (1957) | −7.8° (1962) | 14.6 mm (1983) |
| Clones | 13.1° (1957) | −8.4° (1985) | 12.1 mm (1977) |
| Cork Airport | 12° (2018) | −4.3° (2008) | 45.4 mm (1974) |
| Dublin Airport | 14° (1957) | −6° (1970) | 33.1 mm (1948) |
| Dunsany | 12° (2023) | −5.7° (2010) | 10.6 mm (2008) |
| Finner | 11.5° (2023) | −2.1° (2021) | 20.2 mm (2012) |
| Galway | 10.8° (1983) | −4.5° (1985) | 14.9 mm (1986) |
| Gurteen | 11.7° (2023) | −6.4° (2010) | 8.6 mm (2012) |
| Johnstown Castle | 11.8° (2023) | −1.9° (2010) | 15 mm (2025) |
| Kilkenny | 11.9° (1974) | −8.3° (1965) | 18.2 mm (1974) |
| Knock Airport | 9.8° (2023) | −5.1° (2008) | 11.7 mm (2012) |
| Mace Head | 11.4° (2005) | −3.2° (2008) | 10.6 mm (2014) |
| Malin Head | 13.7° (1957) | −2.4° (2008) | 19.2 mm (2012) |
| Markree | 11.4° (2023) | −6.8° (2010) | 10.5 mm (2018) |
| Moore Park | 13.1° (2023) | −5.7° (2010) | 19.1 mm (2025) |
| Mount Dillon | 11.7° (2023) | −7.4° (2010) | 10.2 mm (2018) |
| Mullingar | 11.6° (2023) | −5.4° (2010) | 12.4 mm (1976) |
| Newport | 11.6° (2013) | −3.4° (2008) | 14.4 mm (2012) |
| Phoenix Park | 12.6° (2023) | −3.6° (2010) | 9.4 mm (2018) |
| Roches Point | 12.6° (2018) | −1.5° (1970) | 25.8 mm (1974) |
| Rosslare | 12.2° (1957) | −2.6° (2008) | 47.2 mm (1996) |
| Shannon Airport | 14.3° (1957) | −7.7° (1953) | 24.8 mm (1948) |
| Sherkin Island | 12.4° (2018) | −1.3° (2008) | 35 mm (2025) |
| Valentia | 13.4° (1957) | −4° (1997) | 37.4 mm (2025) |
Premier League
- 2025Southampton 0-5 BrentfordThe biggest win on this date. 2024/25, 4 Jan 2025, St Mary's Stadium. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 14 km/h, 3°C.
- 2023Crystal Palace 0-4 Tottenham2022/23, 4 Jan 2023, Selhurst Park. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 28 km/h, 10°C.
- 2025Man City 4-1 West Ham2024/25, 4 Jan 2025, City of Manchester Stadium. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 5 km/h, 2°C.
- 2012Newcastle 3-0 Man United2011/12, 4 Jan 2012, St James' Park. Weather at kick-off: rain, 0.6mm, wind 34 km/h, 6°C.
- 2011Fulham 3-0 West Brom2010/11, 4 Jan 2011, Craven Cottage. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 11 km/h, 4°C.
Show all 34 of Premier League on 4 January
- 2026Everton 2-4 Brentford2025/26, 4 Jan 2026, Everton's new stadium (Bramley-Moore Dock). Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 20 km/h, 3°C.
- 2026Newcastle 2-0 Crystal Palace2025/26, 4 Jan 2026, St James' Park. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 15 km/h, −1°C.
- 2017Tottenham 2-0 Chelsea2016/17, 4 Jan 2017, White Hart Lane. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 15 km/h, 6°C.
- 2006Man City 0-2 Tottenham2005/06, 4 Jan 2006, City of Manchester Stadium. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 11 km/h, 5°C.
- 2005Chelsea 2-0 Middlesbrough2004/05, 4 Jan 2005, Stamford Bridge. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 26 km/h, 11°C.
- 2025Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle2024/25, 4 Jan 2025, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 6 km/h, 2°C.
- 2025Aston Villa 2-1 Leicester2024/25, 4 Jan 2025, Villa Park. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 6 km/h, 1°C.
- 2012Everton 1-2 Bolton2011/12, 4 Jan 2012, Goodison Park. Weather at kick-off: rain, 1.1mm, wind 40 km/h, 7°C.
- 2011Blackpool 1-2 Birmingham2010/11, 4 Jan 2011, Bloomfield Road. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 27 km/h, 6°C.
- 2011Man United 2-1 Stoke2010/11, 4 Jan 2011, Old Trafford. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 16 km/h, 4°C.
- 2005Birmingham 1-2 Bolton2004/05, 4 Jan 2005, St Andrew's. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 19 km/h, 9°C.
- 2005Everton 2-1 Portsmouth2004/05, 4 Jan 2005, Goodison Park. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 31 km/h, 8°C.
- 1994Norwich 1-2 Newcastle1993/94, 4 Jan 1994, Carrow Road. Weather at kick-off: rain, 0.7mm, wind 10 km/h, 6°C.
- 2025Bournemouth 1-0 Everton2024/25, 4 Jan 2025, Dean Court. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 20 km/h, 4°C.
- 2023Southampton 0-1 Nott'm Forest2022/23, 4 Jan 2023, St Mary's Stadium. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 21 km/h, 11°C.
- 2021Southampton 1-0 Liverpool2020/21, 4 Jan 2021, St Mary's Stadium. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 24 km/h, 3°C.
- 1994Liverpool 3-3 Man United1993/94, 4 Jan 1994, Anfield. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 17 km/h, 5°C.
- 2026Fulham 2-2 Liverpool2025/26, 4 Jan 2026, Craven Cottage. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 9 km/h, 2°C.
- 2023Leeds 2-2 West Ham2022/23, 4 Jan 2023, Elland Road. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 33 km/h, 10°C.
- 2000Coventry 2-2 Chelsea1999/00, 4 Jan 2000, Highfield Road. Weather at kick-off: rain, 0.8mm, wind 29 km/h, 6°C.
- 2026Leeds 1-1 Man United2025/26, 4 Jan 2026, Elland Road. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 11 km/h, 1°C.
- 2026Tottenham 1-1 Sunderland2025/26, 4 Jan 2026, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 10 km/h, 2°C.
- 2026Man City 1-1 Chelsea2025/26, 4 Jan 2026, City of Manchester Stadium. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 7 km/h, 0°C.
- 2025Crystal Palace 1-1 Chelsea2024/25, 4 Jan 2025, Selhurst Park. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 8 km/h, 3°C.
- 2025Brighton 1-1 Arsenal2024/25, 4 Jan 2025, Falmer Stadium (the Amex). Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 24 km/h, 4°C.
- 2023Aston Villa 1-1 Wolves2022/23, 4 Jan 2023, Villa Park. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 24 km/h, 10°C.
- 2018Tottenham 1-1 West Ham2017/18, 4 Jan 2018, Wembley Stadium. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 37 km/h, 10°C.
- 2005Arsenal 1-1 Man City2004/05, 4 Jan 2005, Highbury. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 27 km/h, 10°C.
- 2005Man United 0-0 Tottenham2004/05, 4 Jan 2005, Old Trafford. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 24 km/h, 7°C.
Formula 1
No World Championship race on 4 January since 1950.
World Cup
No World Cup game has been played on 4 January.
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