Location & Surroundings
Black Head is a cape in Munster, Ireland, at 32 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kinsale, 9 km to the north. The national capital Dublin is about 245 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Cork Airport, 24 km away.
Overview
Black Head is cape in County Cork, Ireland.
It is located in County Cork, Ireland.
Basic Data
- Country Ireland
- Located in County Cork
- Type cape (CAPE)
- a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
Geography
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Coordinates
51° 37' 43" N, 8° 32' 11" W
- Elevation DEM: 32 m
- Timezone Europe/Dublin
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +353
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:14
- Sunrise 07:20
- Sunset 19:32
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other capes nearby
Nearby
Weather in Black Head
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Black Head, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 6.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.0 to 16.0 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 354 W/m2.
Temperature
12.0 C
Wind
6.9 m/s NW (337 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,026.6 hPa
Clouds
70 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 12.0 | 6.9 | 337 | 88 | 1,026.6 | - / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.0 | 5.2 | 17 | 60 | 1,028.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 315.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.1 | 3.4 | 169 | 71 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 354.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.8 | 5.6 | 164 | 74 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.3 | 5.7 | 184 | 88 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.3 | 7.6 | 203 | 83 | 1,020.3 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 90 | 176.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.3 | 6.0 | 222 | 82 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 75 | 235.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.5 | 4.9 | 266 | 91 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 13.2 | 3.2 | 341 | 81 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.5 | 2.5 | 220 | 83 | 1,021.2 | 0.82 / 0.82 | 100 | 26.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.5 | 5.8 | 250 | 76 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 72 | 136.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.9 | 6.7 | 244 | 86 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 1 | 0.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.7 | 6.7 | 239 | 90 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Black Head?
Now 12.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 6.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.0 to 16.0 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 354 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Black Head today?
Sunrise around 07:20 and sunset around 19:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Black Head?
Local time is 17:14. Time zone: Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Black Head?
Black Head is a cape.
What is the elevation of Black Head?
DEM 32 m.
Where is Black Head located?
It is at 51.62861, -8.53639 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Black Head in?
It is in Ireland.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry