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 12.16°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.

53.9

°F

November 21, 13:26

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

54.1°F

Tomorrow:

53.8°F

Sunrise:

08:05

Sunset:

16:35

Day Length:

8 h. 30 min.

Cork in November

Minimum:

47.8°F

Average:

49.1°F

Maximum:

50.2°F

Sea water temperature in Cork today

As of now, in Cork, the water temperature is 53.9°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 1.4°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 53.8°F on 2014, while the historical minimum was 51.2°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 53.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 53.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 53.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Cork

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 7	55.0°F	55.2°F	54.3°F
Nov 8	54.8°F	55.0°F	54.2°F
Nov 9	54.6°F	55.0°F	54.0°F
Nov 10	54.6°F	54.9°F	53.9°F
Nov 11	54.5°F	54.5°F	53.9°F
Nov 12	54.5°F	54.3°F	53.9°F
Nov 13	54.4°F	54.1°F	53.7°F
Nov 14	54.2°F	53.7°F	53.6°F
Nov 15	54.5°F	53.5°F	53.6°F
Nov 16	54.3°F	53.3°F	53.6°F
Nov 17	54.1°F	53.0°F	53.4°F
Nov 18	54.2°F	52.9°F	53.3°F
Nov 19	54.1°F	52.6°F	53.0°F
Nov 20	54.1°F	52.6°F	52.9°F
Nov 21	53.9°F	52.3°F	52.5°F
Nov 22	53.8°F	52.1°F	52.3°F
Nov 23	53.5°F	52.0°F	52.1°F
Nov 24	53.4°F	52.3°F	52.0°F
Nov 25	53.3°F	52.2°F	51.9°F
Nov 26	53.3°F	52.1°F	51.8°F
Nov 27	53.2°F	52.1°F	51.7°F
Nov 28	53.0°F	52.0°F	51.5°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, 50.1°F in Spring, 59.5°F in Summer, and 56.7°F in Autumn.