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 11.18°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.

52.1

°F

April 30, 01:56

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

52.0°F

Tomorrow:

52.3°F

Sunrise:

06:05

Sunset:

20:58

Day Length:

14 h. 53 min.

Cork in May

Minimum:

48.1°F

Average:

49.2°F

Maximum:

50.4°F

Sea water temperature in Cork today

As of now, in Cork, the water temperature is 52.1°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 higher 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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 52.0°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 49.3°F on 2016.

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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 52.6°F, with minimum temperature starting at 52.3°F, while the maximum might reach 52.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Cork

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 16	50.3°F	49.1°F	49.6°F
Apr 17	50.4°F	49.2°F	49.6°F
Apr 18	50.1°F	49.5°F	49.6°F
Apr 19	50.0°F	50.4°F	49.8°F
Apr 20	50.5°F	50.6°F	50.1°F
Apr 21	50.2°F	50.9°F	50.3°F
Apr 22	50.7°F	50.7°F	50.4°F
Apr 23	51.2°F	50.6°F	50.6°F
Apr 24	52.0°F	50.9°F	50.8°F
Apr 25	52.1°F	50.7°F	50.8°F
Apr 26	52.1°F	50.8°F	50.9°F
Apr 27	52.0°F	50.9°F	50.8°F
Apr 28	51.9°F	50.7°F	50.9°F
Apr 29	52.0°F	50.7°F	50.9°F
Apr 30	52.1°F	50.9°F	51.0°F
May 1	52.3°F	51.2°F	51.2°F
May 2	52.5°F	51.4°F	51.4°F
May 3	52.5°F	51.5°F	51.4°F
May 4	52.7°F	52.3°F	51.6°F
May 5	52.7°F	52.4°F	51.6°F
May 6	52.7°F	52.5°F	51.6°F
May 7	52.7°F	52.5°F	51.6°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, 50.1°F in Spring, 59.6°F in Summer, and 56.7°F in Autumn.