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 15.45°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.

59.8

°F

September 16, 00:54

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

59.8°F

Tomorrow:

59.7°F

Sunrise:

07:09

Sunset:

19:47

Day Length:

12 h. 38 min.

Cork in September

Minimum:

47.8°F

Average:

49.2°F

Maximum:

50.3°F

Sea water temperature in Cork today

As of now, in Cork, the water temperature is 59.8°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 0.3°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 considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling 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 62.3°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 57.5°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 59.7°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
Sep 2	62.5°F	59.1°F	60.5°F
Sep 3	62.2°F	59.2°F	60.6°F
Sep 4	62.8°F	59.3°F	60.7°F
Sep 5	62.5°F	59.4°F	60.7°F
Sep 6	62.3°F	59.6°F	60.8°F
Sep 7	62.0°F	59.5°F	60.8°F
Sep 8	61.6°F	60.1°F	60.8°F
Sep 9	61.2°F	59.8°F	60.6°F
Sep 10	61.1°F	59.7°F	60.5°F
Sep 11	61.3°F	59.6°F	60.4°F
Sep 12	60.7°F	59.2°F	60.1°F
Sep 13	60.4°F	58.9°F	59.9°F
Sep 14	60.2°F	58.7°F	59.8°F
Sep 15	59.8°F	58.7°F	59.6°F
Sep 16	59.8°F	58.8°F	59.5°F
Sep 17	59.7°F	58.7°F	59.5°F
Sep 18	59.7°F	59.4°F	59.5°F
Sep 19	59.8°F	59.9°F	59.5°F
Sep 20	59.8°F	60.3°F	59.5°F
Sep 21	59.7°F	60.0°F	59.4°F
Sep 22	59.6°F	60.0°F	59.4°F
Sep 23	59.6°F	59.9°F	59.3°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, 50.4°F in Spring, 59.4°F in Summer, and 56.6°F in Autumn.