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Rule Rainbow Chaser

Cliffs of Moher - Rainbow Chaser - Ireland

Liscannor, Munster, Ireland

Sun breaking through rain — perfect rainbow conditions

Currently

Real-time conditions
Rainbow Probability
0%
Sun Elevation57.5° (Daylight)
Precipitation0.0mm
Rain0.0mm
Showers0.0mm

Upcoming Opportunities

When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.

Times shown in Europe/Dublin
Next opportunity
Possible Rainbow
Cliffs of Moher
Wed, May 27 · 18:00–20:00 · 2h window
Low confidence
28%
🌈Rainbow Probability70-80%
Sun Elevation: 31.1° (Daylight)
Precipitation: 1.2mm
Rain: 0.1mm
Showers: 0.2mm
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Tentative Chance of Rainbow
Cliffs of Moher
Thu, May 28 · 08:00–09:00
🌈Rainbow Probability:65%
Low
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Possible Rainbow
Cliffs of Moher
Sun, May 31 · 18:00–20:00
🌈Rainbow Probability:70%
Low
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Tentative Chance of Rainbow
Cliffs of Moher
Mon, Jun 1 · 08:00–09:00
🌈Rainbow Probability:65%
Low
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Tentative Chance of Rainbow
Cliffs of Moher
Tue, Jun 2 · 08:00–10:00
🌈Rainbow Probability:60%
Low

What this forecast looks for

Plain-language explanation from the rule

This forecast tracks Ireland's legendary atmospheric conditions—where Atlantic weather creates frequent rainbows and dramatic coastal scenery. We combine precipitation patterns, sun position, and visibility data to predict photogenic conditions.

Ireland's position at the edge of the Atlantic means constantly changing weather. Showers pass quickly, sun breaks through clouds, and rainbows appear with remarkable frequency. The Wild Atlantic Way offers some of Europe's most dramatic coastal scenery.

What makes Ireland special for photography:

  • Rainbow frequency - Atlantic showers and sunshine create multiple daily rainbow opportunities
  • Dramatic coastline - Towering cliffs, sea stacks, and rugged headlands along 2,500km of coast
  • Emerald landscapes - Rain-fed greenery provides striking contrast with stormy skies
  • Soft light - Overcast conditions create rich, saturated colors

The Cliffs of Moher rise 214 meters from the Atlantic, offering one of Europe's most dramatic coastal viewpoints. Rainbows are most common in the morning and evening when sun angle is optimal. Ireland's weather changes rapidly—our forecast helps you time your visit for the best conditions.

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72-hour requirements breakdown

What passed or failed, hour by hour
0matching hours in the next 95 hours
AND logic: all conditions required
Meets requirement
Misses requirement
Time
Europe/Dublin
Rainbow Probability
≥ 60.0%
Visibility
≥ 8000.0m
Sat, May 23
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How to read: colored cells show whether each predicate requirement is met; highlighted rows mean the full rule matched (an opportunity).

What does Rainbow Probability mean?

Inputs that drive the score

This derived score summarizes multiple raw weather signals. The table below shows the supporting inputs hour by hour, so you can see what's pushing the score up or down.

Time
Europe/Dublin
Precipitation Chance
%
Rainfall
mm
Showers
mm
Solar Elevation
°
Sunshine Duration
seconds
Total Cloud Coverage
%
Total Precipitation
mm
Sun, May 24 Sunrise 05:27 Sunset 21:42
14:00
0% 0mm 0mm 58° 3600seconds 0% 0mm
15:00
0% 0mm 0mm 54° 3600seconds 0% 0mm
16:00
0% 0mm 0mm 48° 3600seconds 0% 0mm
17:00
0% 0mm 0mm 39° 3600seconds 0% 0mm
18:00
0% 0mm 0mm 31° 3600seconds 0% 0mm
19:00
0% 0mm 0mm 22° 3600seconds 0% 0mm
20:00
0% 0mm 0mm 13° 3600seconds 0% 0mm
21:00
0% 0mm 0mm 4.7° 3600seconds 5% 0mm
22:00 ☾
0% 0mm 0mm -2.7° 0seconds 20% 0mm
23:00 ☾
0% 0mm 0mm -8.9° 0seconds 68% 0mm
Mon, May 25 Sunrise 05:27 Sunset 21:42
24:00 ☾
0% 0mm 0mm -13° 0seconds 5% 0mm
01:00 ☾
0% 0mm 0mm -16° 0seconds 5% 0mm
02:00 ☾
0% 0mm 0mm -16° 0seconds 5% 0mm
03:00 ☾
0% 0mm 0mm -14° 0seconds 5% 0mm
04:00 ☾
0% 0mm 0mm -9.6° 0seconds 5% 0mm
05:00 ☾
0% 0mm 0mm -3.7° 0seconds 0% 0mm
06:00
0% 0mm 0mm 3.6° 0seconds 0% 0mm
07:00
0% 0mm 0mm 12° 0seconds 0% 0mm
08:00
0% 0mm 0mm 20° 3600seconds 0% 0mm
09:00
0% 0mm 0mm 29° 3600seconds 0% 0mm
10:00
0% 0mm 0mm 38° 3600seconds 9% 0mm
11:00
0% 0mm 0mm 47° 3600seconds 49% 0mm
12:00
0% 0mm 0mm 53° 3600seconds 43% 0mm
13:00
0% 0mm 0mm 57° 3600seconds 62% 0mm
14:00
0% 0mm 0mm 58° 3600seconds 61% 0mm
15:00
0% 0mm 0mm 54° 3600seconds 12% 0mm
16:00
0% 0mm 0mm 48° 3600seconds 14% 0mm
17:00
0% 0mm 0mm 40° 3600seconds 18% 0mm
18:00
0% 0mm 0mm 31° 3600seconds 3% 0mm
19:00
0% 0mm 0mm 22° 3600seconds 0% 0mm
20:00
0% 0mm 0mm 13° 3600seconds 8% 0mm
21:00
0% 0mm 0mm 4.9° 3600seconds 36% 0mm
22:00 ☾
0% 0mm 0mm -2.5° 0seconds 38% 0mm
23:00 ☾
0% 0mm 0mm -8.7° 0seconds 34% 0mm
Tue, May 26 Sunrise 05:26 Sunset 21:43
24:00 ☾
0% 0mm 0mm -13° 0seconds 9% 0mm
01:00 ☾
0% 0mm 0mm -16° 0seconds 9% 0mm
02:00 ☾
0% 0mm 0mm -16° 0seconds 9% 0mm
03:00 ☾
0% 0mm 0mm -14° 0seconds 9% 0mm
04:00 ☾
0% 0mm 0mm -9.5° 0seconds 8% 0mm
05:00 ☾
0% 0mm 0mm -3.5° 0seconds 9% 0mm
06:00
0% 0mm 0mm 3.8° 0seconds 9% 0mm
07:00
0% 0mm 0mm 12° 0seconds 9% 0mm
08:00
13% 0mm 0mm 21° 3600seconds 9% 0mm
09:00
26% 0mm 0mm 30° 3600seconds 9% 0mm
10:00
39% 0mm 0mm 38° 3600seconds 7% 0mm
11:00
38% 0mm 0mm 47° 3600seconds 5% 0mm
12:00
38% 0mm 0mm 53° 3600seconds 5% 0mm
13:00
37% 0mm 0mm 58° 3600seconds 5% 0mm
14:00
58% 0mm 0mm 58° 3600seconds 4% 0mm
15:00
79% 0mm 0mm 54° 3600seconds 2% 0mm
16:00
100% 0mm 0mm 48° 3600seconds 2% 0mm
17:00
74% 0mm 0mm 40° 3600seconds 5% 0mm
18:00
47% 0mm 0mm 31° 3600seconds 7% 0mm
19:00
21% 0mm 0mm 22° 3600seconds 0% 0mm
20:00
14% 0mm 0mm 13° 2400seconds 0% 0mm
21:00
7% 0mm 0mm 5° 1200seconds 0% 0mm
22:00 ☾
0% 0mm 0mm -2.4° 0seconds 0% 0mm
23:00 ☾
0% 0mm 0mm -8.5° 0seconds 0% 0mm
Wed, May 27 Sunrise 05:24 Sunset 21:45
24:00 ☾
0% 0mm 0mm -13° 0seconds 0% 0mm
01:00 ☾
0% 0mm 0mm -15° 0seconds 0% 0mm
02:00 ☾
3% 0mm 0mm -16° 1200seconds 0% 0mm
03:00 ☾
7% 0mm 0mm -13° 2400seconds 0% 0mm
04:00 ☾
10% 0mm 0mm -9.3° 3600seconds 0% 0mm
05:00 ☾
14% 0mm 0mm -3.4° 3600seconds 0% 0mm
06:00
18% 0mm 0mm 3.9° 3600seconds 0% 0mm
07:00
22% 0mm 0mm 12° 3600seconds 0% 0mm
08:00
43% 0mm 0mm 21° 3600seconds 2% 0.04mm
09:00
64% 0mm 0mm 30° 3600seconds 3% 0.08mm
10:00
85% 0mm 0mm 39° 3600seconds 5% 0.13mm
11:00
61% 0mm 0mm 47° 3600seconds 35% 0.13mm
12:00
38% 0mm 0mm 54° 3600seconds 65% 0.13mm
13:00
14% 0mm 0mm 58° 3600seconds 96% 0.13mm
How to read: these inputs help produce the derived score; they are not requirements by themselves.

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