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 8.77°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.

47.8

°F

February 12, 13:16

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

47.7°F

Tomorrow:

47.8°F

Sunrise:

07:55

Sunset:

17:42

Day Length:

9 h. 47 min.

Cork in February

Minimum:

48.8°F

Average:

49.9°F

Maximum:

50.8°F

Sea water temperature in Cork today

As of now, in Cork, the water temperature is 47.8°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 0.2°F lower 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 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 48.7°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 47.4°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 47.8°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 29	48.0°F	48.1°F	48.4°F
Jan 30	48.0°F	48.0°F	48.3°F
Jan 31	47.8°F	47.9°F	48.3°F
Feb 1	47.9°F	47.9°F	48.4°F
Feb 2	48.1°F	48.0°F	48.4°F
Feb 3	48.0°F	47.9°F	48.3°F
Feb 4	47.9°F	47.8°F	48.2°F
Feb 5	47.5°F	48.2°F	48.1°F
Feb 6	47.5°F	47.9°F	48.1°F
Feb 7	47.6°F	47.9°F	48.1°F
Feb 8	47.3°F	47.8°F	47.9°F
Feb 9	47.5°F	47.7°F	47.8°F
Feb 10	47.5°F	47.8°F	47.9°F
Feb 11	47.7°F	47.9°F	48.0°F
Feb 12	47.8°F	47.9°F	48.0°F
Feb 13	47.8°F	48.0°F	48.1°F
Feb 14	47.8°F	48.0°F	48.0°F
Feb 15	47.8°F	48.1°F	48.1°F
Feb 16	47.8°F	48.1°F	48.1°F
Feb 17	47.8°F	48.1°F	48.1°F
Feb 18	47.7°F	48.1°F	47.9°F
Feb 19	47.7°F	48.0°F	47.9°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, 50.5°F in Spring, 59.5°F in Summer, and 56.6°F in Autumn.