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 2.24°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.

36.0

°F

March 15, 04:57

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

35.9°F

Tomorrow:

36.1°F

Sunrise:

06:41

Sunset:

18:26

Day Length:

11 h. 45 min.

Riga in March

Minimum:

33.3°F

Average:

36.7°F

Maximum:

39.1°F

Sea water temperature in Riga today

As of now, in Riga, the water temperature is 36.0°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 2.7°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

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 36.9°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2018.

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 36.3°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Riga

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 1	33.3°F	32.0°F	33.1°F
Mar 2	33.2°F	34.1°F	33.4°F
Mar 3	32.9°F	36.6°F	33.6°F
Mar 4	35.0°F	35.4°F	33.5°F
Mar 5	34.8°F	33.4°F	33.2°F
Mar 6	34.4°F	33.4°F	33.1°F
Mar 7	37.8°F	33.8°F	33.5°F
Mar 8	37.3°F	33.3°F	33.4°F
Mar 9	34.3°F	33.0°F	33.4°F
Mar 10	32.7°F	32.8°F	33.2°F
Mar 11	35.3°F	32.5°F	33.1°F
Mar 12	36.4°F	33.0°F	33.3°F
Mar 13	36.2°F	33.0°F	33.5°F
Mar 14	35.9°F	32.8°F	33.2°F
Mar 15	36.0°F	32.0°F	33.4°F
Mar 16	36.1°F	32.0°F	33.4°F
Mar 17	36.2°F	32.6°F	33.5°F
Mar 18	36.1°F	32.6°F	33.4°F
Mar 19	36.0°F	32.1°F	33.3°F
Mar 20	36.6°F	32.0°F	33.9°F
Mar 21	36.5°F	32.4°F	33.8°F
Mar 22	36.6°F	32.5°F	34.0°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, 41.0°F in Spring, 64.5°F in Summer, and 53.5°F in Autumn.