What is the current water temperature in Riga?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Riga?

As of now, in Riga, the water temperature is 3.69°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 Riga

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Riga. 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.

38.6

°F

December 11, 19:58

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

40.1°F

Tomorrow:

38.8°F

Sunrise:

08:51

Sunset:

15:42

Day Length:

6 h. 51 min.

Riga in December

Minimum:

33.1°F

Average:

35.5°F

Maximum:

38.0°F

Sea water temperature in Riga today

As of now, in Riga, the water temperature is 38.6°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 0.9°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably 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 42.7°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 36.0°F on 2021.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 38.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 36.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 38.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Riga

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 27	40.2°F	44.4°F	43.0°F
Nov 28	40.5°F	44.1°F	42.8°F
Nov 29	40.5°F	43.7°F	42.6°F
Nov 30	40.6°F	42.5°F	42.5°F
Dec 1	40.6°F	42.7°F	42.5°F
Dec 2	41.6°F	43.8°F	42.7°F
Dec 3	41.4°F	43.3°F	42.4°F
Dec 4	41.2°F	43.2°F	42.0°F
Dec 5	41.0°F	43.3°F	42.0°F
Dec 6	40.9°F	43.1°F	41.8°F
Dec 7	40.7°F	42.8°F	41.5°F
Dec 8	40.6°F	42.6°F	41.5°F
Dec 9	40.2°F	41.8°F	40.9°F
Dec 10	40.1°F	41.4°F	40.7°F
Dec 11	38.6°F	39.7°F	39.5°F
Dec 12	38.8°F	40.7°F	39.7°F
Dec 13	38.6°F	41.1°F	39.5°F
Dec 14	38.4°F	41.1°F	39.3°F
Dec 15	38.3°F	41.0°F	39.2°F
Dec 16	38.2°F	40.8°F	39.1°F
Dec 17	38.3°F	40.6°F	39.2°F
Dec 18	36.8°F	39.7°F	37.7°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 Riga by month

In an average year, Riga offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Riga was recorded on July 17, 2021, reaching a 74.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 19, 2017, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 36.0°F in Winter, 41.1°F in Spring, 64.4°F in Summer, and 53.5°F in Autumn.