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 16.94°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

62.5

°F

August 15, 20:14

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

61.6°F

Tomorrow:

62.6°F

Sunrise:

06:18

Sunset:

20:58

Day Length:

14 h. 40 min.

Cork in August

Minimum:

48.0°F

Average:

49.3°F

Maximum:

50.5°F

Sea water temperature in Cork today

As of now, in Cork, the water temperature is 62.5°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.7°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 64.1°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 59.3°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 62.4°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
Aug 1	62.9°F	60.1°F	60.6°F
Aug 2	62.7°F	60.0°F	60.6°F
Aug 3	62.6°F	60.9°F	60.5°F
Aug 4	62.5°F	60.8°F	60.4°F
Aug 5	62.7°F	60.5°F	60.2°F
Aug 6	62.5°F	60.0°F	60.1°F
Aug 7	62.4°F	60.2°F	60.0°F
Aug 8	62.0°F	60.0°F	60.0°F
Aug 9	61.8°F	59.9°F	59.8°F
Aug 10	61.8°F	59.9°F	59.8°F
Aug 11	62.0°F	60.1°F	60.0°F
Aug 12	60.8°F	60.4°F	60.2°F
Aug 13	61.4°F	60.6°F	60.5°F
Aug 14	61.6°F	60.8°F	60.6°F
Aug 15	62.5°F	60.9°F	60.7°F
Aug 16	62.6°F	60.1°F	60.8°F
Aug 17	62.7°F	60.4°F	60.9°F
Aug 18	62.4°F	58.7°F	60.6°F
Aug 19	62.4°F	58.4°F	60.6°F
Aug 20	62.4°F	59.4°F	60.7°F
Aug 21	62.3°F	59.8°F	60.6°F
Aug 22	62.3°F	59.9°F	60.5°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.