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 13.01°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.

55.4

°F

November 1, 19:48

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

55.5°F

Tomorrow:

55.4°F

Sunrise:

07:28

Sunset:

17:06

Day Length:

9 h. 38 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 55.4°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. 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 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 56.5°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 54.1°F on 2020.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 54.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 54.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 55.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Cork

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 18	56.4°F	56.8°F	56.5°F
Oct 19	56.4°F	56.7°F	56.4°F
Oct 20	56.5°F	56.8°F	56.3°F
Oct 21	56.7°F	56.5°F	56.2°F
Oct 22	56.6°F	56.5°F	56.1°F
Oct 23	56.6°F	56.4°F	56.0°F
Oct 24	56.3°F	56.3°F	55.9°F
Oct 25	56.3°F	56.3°F	55.9°F
Oct 26	56.0°F	56.1°F	55.7°F
Oct 27	55.9°F	56.0°F	55.7°F
Oct 28	55.9°F	55.9°F	55.7°F
Oct 29	55.8°F	55.9°F	55.5°F
Oct 30	55.6°F	55.7°F	55.4°F
Oct 31	55.5°F	55.7°F	55.4°F
Nov 1	55.4°F	55.6°F	55.3°F
Nov 2	55.4°F	55.5°F	55.3°F
Nov 3	55.1°F	55.4°F	55.0°F
Nov 4	54.9°F	55.3°F	54.7°F
Nov 5	54.7°F	55.1°F	54.5°F
Nov 6	54.6°F	55.1°F	54.4°F
Nov 7	54.4°F	55.0°F	54.2°F
Nov 8	54.2°F	54.8°F	54.1°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.