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 14.98°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.

59.0

°F

July 5, 00:42

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

58.9°F

Tomorrow:

59.0°F

Sunrise:

05:22

Sunset:

21:55

Day Length:

16 h. 33 min.

Cork in July

Minimum:

48.0°F

Average:

49.3°F

Maximum:

50.4°F

Sea water temperature in Cork today

As of now, in Cork, the water temperature is 59.0°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 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 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 63.8°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 57.7°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 59.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 59.0°F, while the maximum might reach 59.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Cork

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 21	59.0°F	56.0°F	58.3°F
Jun 22	59.9°F	56.0°F	58.4°F
Jun 23	59.8°F	56.5°F	58.4°F
Jun 24	61.0°F	56.7°F	58.5°F
Jun 25	60.6°F	56.8°F	58.6°F
Jun 26	59.4°F	56.8°F	58.5°F
Jun 27	59.0°F	57.5°F	58.6°F
Jun 28	58.7°F	57.4°F	58.6°F
Jun 29	58.5°F	57.6°F	58.6°F
Jun 30	59.1°F	57.5°F	58.7°F
Jul 1	59.3°F	57.6°F	58.8°F
Jul 2	59.4°F	57.3°F	58.7°F
Jul 3	58.5°F	57.5°F	58.9°F
Jul 4	58.9°F	57.9°F	59.2°F
Jul 5	59.0°F	58.1°F	59.2°F
Jul 6	59.0°F	57.8°F	59.3°F
Jul 7	59.4°F	58.1°F	59.6°F
Jul 8	59.3°F	57.0°F	59.5°F
Jul 9	59.3°F	57.2°F	59.6°F
Jul 10	59.4°F	57.2°F	59.6°F
Jul 11	59.5°F	57.8°F	59.8°F
Jul 12	59.7°F	58.2°F	60.0°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, 50.4°F in Spring, 59.3°F in Summer, and 56.6°F in Autumn.