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 13.22°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.

55.8

°F

June 11, 06:22

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

55.7°F

Tomorrow:

55.9°F

Sunrise:

05:15

Sunset:

21:52

Day Length:

16 h. 37 min.

Cork in June

Minimum:

48.1°F

Average:

49.3°F

Maximum:

50.5°F

Sea water temperature in Cork today

As of now, in Cork, the water temperature is 55.8°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 1.1°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 59.9°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 54.2°F on 2015.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 56.3°F, with minimum temperature starting at 55.9°F, while the maximum might reach 56.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Cork

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 28	58.0°F	56.6°F	55.2°F
May 29	57.6°F	56.2°F	55.3°F
May 30	57.4°F	55.9°F	55.6°F
May 31	58.0°F	55.2°F	55.8°F
Jun 1	57.5°F	55.6°F	56.0°F
Jun 2	56.9°F	55.6°F	56.2°F
Jun 3	57.2°F	55.5°F	56.3°F
Jun 4	55.9°F	55.4°F	56.4°F
Jun 5	55.7°F	56.2°F	56.5°F
Jun 6	55.6°F	56.2°F	56.6°F
Jun 7	55.7°F	56.2°F	56.6°F
Jun 8	55.5°F	56.4°F	56.7°F
Jun 9	55.6°F	55.8°F	56.7°F
Jun 10	55.7°F	55.6°F	56.8°F
Jun 11	55.8°F	55.9°F	56.9°F
Jun 12	55.9°F	55.9°F	57.0°F
Jun 13	56.1°F	56.3°F	57.2°F
Jun 14	56.2°F	56.3°F	57.3°F
Jun 15	56.2°F	56.5°F	57.3°F
Jun 16	56.6°F	56.5°F	57.7°F
Jun 17	56.7°F	56.1°F	57.8°F
Jun 18	56.7°F	56.5°F	57.8°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.