31 December
What happened on 31 December in other years: the weather at 29 stations since 1942 and 45 Premier League games.
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GAA
No championship game on record on 31 December.
Irish weather
- 2021The warmest 31 December on record: 14.6°C at Casement.At any of the 29 stations, in any year on record.
- 1961The coldest 31 December on record: −10.8°C at Kilkenny.At any of the 29 stations, in any year on record.
- 2000The wettest 31 December on record: 40.9 mm of rain at Valentia.At any of the 29 stations, in any year on record.
Every station on 31 December
| Station | Warmest | Coldest | Wettest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athenry | 13.9° (2021) | −4.5° (2020) | 19.8 mm (2024) |
| Ballyhaise | 13.3° (2021) | −4.9° (2025) | 10 mm (2023) |
| Belmullet | 12.6° (2021) | −5.1° (1961) | 26.4 mm (2006) |
| Birr | 12.3° (1974) | −9.4° (1961) | 12.3 mm (1956) |
| Casement | 14.6° (2021) | −8° (2001) | 14.3 mm (2024) |
| Claremorris | 13.6° (2021) | −6.8° (2001) | 18.2 mm (1956) |
| Clones | 11.2° (1959) | −10.4° (1961) | 21.8 mm (1957) |
| Cork Airport | 12.1° (2021) | −5.9° (1978) | 35.8 mm (2000) |
| Dublin Airport | 14.1° (2021) | −10.1° (1961) | 14.2 mm (1985) |
| Dunsany | 13.9° (2021) | −2.9° (2020) | 15 mm (2024) |
| Finner | 13.8° (2021) | −1.8° (2025) | 10.5 mm (2024) |
| Galway | 11.5° (1989) | −5.7° (1978) | 8.3 mm (1985) |
| Gurteen | 13.8° (2021) | −4° (2009) | 21.3 mm (2024) |
| Johnstown Castle | 12.3° (2021) | −1.9° (2020) | 19.7 mm (2022) |
| Kilkenny | 12.2° (2006) | −10.8° (1961) | 16.2 mm (1995) |
| Knock Airport | 12° (2021) | −5° (2000) | 15.5 mm (2013) |
| Mace Head | 13.8° (2006) | 0° (2009) | 14.2 mm (2003) |
| Malin Head | 13.1° (2021) | −5.5° (1978) | 20.2 mm (1957) |
| Markree | 13.5° (2021) | −3.2° (2019) | 15.1 mm (2023) |
| Moore Park | 13.7° (2021) | −3.1° (2020) | 16.5 mm (2024) |
| Mount Dillon | 13.4° (2021) | −2.7° (2009) | 13.2 mm (2024) |
| Mullingar | 13.4° (2021) | −7.6° (1978) | 15 mm (2024) |
| Newport | 12.9° (2021) | 0.6° (2009) | 22.8 mm (2023) |
| Phoenix Park | 14.6° (2021) | −1.7° (2020) | 15.4 mm (2024) |
| Roches Point | 12.5° (2021) | −3.7° (1978) | 30.9 mm (1962) |
| Rosslare | 12° (2006) | −3.1° (1961) | 32.3 mm (1962) |
| Shannon Airport | 14.3° (2021) | −7.9° (1961) | 25.8 mm (2024) |
| Sherkin Island | 13.1° (2021) | 1° (2009) | 24.7 mm (2009) |
| Valentia | 14.1° (2021) | −4.2° (1961) | 40.9 mm (2000) |
Premier League
- 1994Coventry 0-4 TottenhamThe biggest win on this date. 1994/95, 31 Dec 1994, Highfield Road. Weather at kick-off: rain, 0.7mm, wind 20 km/h, 4°C.
- 2016Burnley 4-1 Sunderland2016/17, 31 Dec 2016, Turf Moor. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 27 km/h, 8°C.
- 2005Man United 4-1 Bolton2005/06, 31 Dec 2005, Old Trafford. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 19 km/h, 6°C.
- 1994Everton 4-1 Ipswich1994/95, 31 Dec 1994, Goodison Park. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 28 km/h, 2°C.
- 2016Swansea 0-3 Bournemouth2016/17, 31 Dec 2016, Swansea's stadium (the Liberty). Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 10 km/h, 9°C.
Show all 45 of Premier League on 31 December
- 2005Wigan 0-3 Blackburn2005/06, 31 Dec 2005, Wigan's stadium (the JJB). Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 21 km/h, 7°C.
- 2022Brighton 2-4 Arsenal2022/23, 31 Dec 2022, Falmer Stadium (the Amex). Weather at kick-off: rain, 1.1mm, wind 42 km/h, 13°C.
- 2016Chelsea 4-2 Stoke2016/17, 31 Dec 2016, Stamford Bridge. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 11 km/h, 7°C.
- 2023Tottenham 3-1 Bournemouth2023/24, 31 Dec 2023, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 29 km/h, 9°C.
- 2011Chelsea 1-3 Aston Villa2011/12, 31 Dec 2011, Stamford Bridge. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 20 km/h, 11°C.
- 1994Arsenal 1-3 QPR1994/95, 31 Dec 1994, Highbury. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 16 km/h, 6°C.
- 1994West Ham 3-1 Nott'm Forest1994/95, 31 Dec 1994, Boleyn Ground. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 16 km/h, 6°C.
- 2022Bournemouth 0-2 Crystal Palace2022/23, 31 Dec 2022, Dean Court. Weather at kick-off: rain, 1mm, wind 44 km/h, 13°C.
- 2005Charlton 2-0 West Ham2005/06, 31 Dec 2005, The Valley. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 19 km/h, 7°C.
- 2005Chelsea 2-0 Birmingham2005/06, 31 Dec 2005, Stamford Bridge. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 20 km/h, 7°C.
- 2005Tottenham 2-0 Newcastle2005/06, 31 Dec 2005, White Hart Lane. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 19 km/h, 7°C.
- 1994Leeds 0-2 Liverpool1994/95, 31 Dec 1994, Elland Road. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 21 km/h, 2°C.
- 2011Man United 2-3 Blackburn2011/12, 31 Dec 2011, Old Trafford. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 20 km/h, 11°C.
- 2023Fulham 2-1 Arsenal2023/24, 31 Dec 2023, Craven Cottage. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 29 km/h, 10°C.
- 2022Fulham 2-1 Southampton2022/23, 31 Dec 2022, Craven Cottage. Weather at kick-off: rain, 1.9mm, wind 33 km/h, 13°C.
- 2016Man United 2-1 Middlesbrough2016/17, 31 Dec 2016, Old Trafford. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 13 km/h, 9°C.
- 2016Southampton 1-2 West Brom2016/17, 31 Dec 2016, St Mary's Stadium. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 7 km/h, 8°C.
- 1994Norwich 2-1 Newcastle1994/95, 31 Dec 1994, Carrow Road. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 19 km/h, 5°C.
- 2022Wolves 0-1 Man United2022/23, 31 Dec 2022, Molineux. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 22 km/h, 11°C.
- 2016Leicester 1-0 West Ham2016/17, 31 Dec 2016, King Power Stadium. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 19 km/h, 8°C.
- 2016Liverpool 1-0 Man City2016/17, 31 Dec 2016, Anfield. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 16 km/h, 9°C.
- 2011Arsenal 1-0 QPR2011/12, 31 Dec 2011, Emirates Stadium. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 20 km/h, 11°C.
- 2005Liverpool 1-0 West Brom2005/06, 31 Dec 2005, Anfield. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 26 km/h, 7°C.
- 2005Portsmouth 1-0 Fulham2005/06, 31 Dec 2005, Fratton Park. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 25 km/h, 7°C.
- 2005Sunderland 0-1 Everton2005/06, 31 Dec 2005, Stadium of Light. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 16 km/h, 6°C.
- 1994Crystal Palace 0-1 Blackburn1994/95, 31 Dec 1994, Selhurst Park. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 16 km/h, 6°C.
- 1994Leicester 0-1 Sheffield Weds1994/95, 31 Dec 1994, Filbert Street. Weather at kick-off: rain, 1mm, wind 20 km/h, 4°C.
- 2011Stoke 2-2 Wigan2011/12, 31 Dec 2011, Stoke's stadium (the Britannia). Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 20 km/h, 11°C.
- 1994Man City 2-2 Aston Villa1994/95, 31 Dec 1994, Maine Road. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 17 km/h, 2°C.
- 1994Southampton 2-2 Man United1994/95, 31 Dec 1994, The Dell. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 20 km/h, 7°C.
- 2022Man City 1-1 Everton2022/23, 31 Dec 2022, City of Manchester Stadium. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 16 km/h, 11°C.
- 2017West Brom 1-1 Arsenal2017/18, 31 Dec 2017, The Hawthorns. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 25 km/h, 8°C.
- 2011Bolton 1-1 Wolves2011/12, 31 Dec 2011, Bolton's stadium (Reebok). Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 20 km/h, 10°C.
- 2011Norwich 1-1 Fulham2011/12, 31 Dec 2011, Carrow Road. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 19 km/h, 11°C.
- 2011Swansea 1-1 Tottenham2011/12, 31 Dec 2011, Swansea's stadium (the Liberty). Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 25 km/h, 10°C.
- 1994Chelsea 1-1 Wimbledon1994/95, 31 Dec 1994, Stamford Bridge. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 17 km/h, 6°C.
- 2022Newcastle 0-0 Leeds2022/23, 31 Dec 2022, St James' Park. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 6 km/h, 7°C.
- 2017Crystal Palace 0-0 Man City2017/18, 31 Dec 2017, Selhurst Park. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 25 km/h, 10°C.
- 2005Aston Villa 0-0 Arsenal2005/06, 31 Dec 2005, Villa Park. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 18 km/h, 7°C.
- 2005Middlesbrough 0-0 Man City2005/06, 31 Dec 2005, Riverside Stadium. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 19 km/h, 6°C.
Formula 1
No World Championship race on 31 December since 1950.
World Cup
No World Cup game has been played on 31 December.
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