What is the current water temperature in Cork?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Cork?

As of now, in Cork, the water temperature is 8.98°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Cork

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Cork. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

48.2

°F

February 5, 09:39

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

47.8°F

Tomorrow:

48.2°F

Sunrise:

08:08

Sunset:

17:29

Day Length:

9 h. 21 min.

Cork in February

Minimum:

48.8°F

Average:

50.0°F

Maximum:

50.8°F

Sea water temperature in Cork today

As of now, in Cork, the water temperature is 48.2°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is about the same as the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 49.2°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 47.5°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 48.0°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Cork

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 22	48.4°F	48.3°F	48.6°F
Jan 23	48.3°F	48.2°F	48.5°F
Jan 24	48.3°F	48.1°F	48.5°F
Jan 25	48.2°F	48.1°F	48.4°F
Jan 26	48.1°F	48.1°F	48.4°F
Jan 27	48.0°F	48.1°F	48.3°F
Jan 28	48.0°F	48.1°F	48.3°F
Jan 29	48.1°F	48.2°F	48.4°F
Jan 30	48.0°F	48.1°F	48.3°F
Jan 31	47.9°F	48.1°F	48.4°F
Feb 1	47.9°F	48.2°F	48.4°F
Feb 2	48.0°F	48.2°F	48.4°F
Feb 3	47.9°F	48.2°F	48.3°F
Feb 4	47.8°F	48.4°F	48.2°F
Feb 5	48.2°F	48.3°F	48.1°F
Feb 6	48.2°F	48.2°F	48.2°F
Feb 7	48.2°F	48.1°F	48.1°F
Feb 8	48.0°F	48.0°F	47.9°F
Feb 9	47.9°F	47.9°F	47.8°F
Feb 10	48.0°F	48.0°F	47.9°F
Feb 11	48.0°F	48.1°F	48.0°F
Feb 12	48.1°F	48.0°F	48.0°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Cork by month

In an average year, Cork offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Cork was recorded on July 27, 2021, reaching a 66.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 22, 2018, dipping to 44.9°F. The average readings by season are 49.1°F in Winter, 50.2°F in Spring, 59.3°F in Summer, and 56.6°F in Autumn.