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 3.62°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.

38.5

°F

December 20, 17:17

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

38.9°F

Tomorrow:

38.1°F

Sunrise:

08:59

Sunset:

15:43

Day Length:

6 h. 44 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 38.5°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 0.5°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 fall 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 40.8°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 35.3°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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 38.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Riga

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
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	39.4°F
Dec 12	41.1°F	40.7°F	39.8°F
Dec 13	42.2°F	41.1°F	39.7°F
Dec 14	41.7°F	41.1°F	39.5°F
Dec 15	41.5°F	41.0°F	39.4°F
Dec 16	41.2°F	40.8°F	39.3°F
Dec 17	40.8°F	40.6°F	39.3°F
Dec 18	39.1°F	39.7°F	37.8°F
Dec 19	38.9°F	39.0°F	38.2°F
Dec 20	38.5°F	38.0°F	38.0°F
Dec 21	38.1°F	38.6°F	37.5°F
Dec 22	38.2°F	38.5°F	37.7°F
Dec 23	38.5°F	38.4°F	37.9°F
Dec 24	38.4°F	38.4°F	37.9°F
Dec 25	38.7°F	38.3°F	38.2°F
Dec 26	38.3°F	37.9°F	37.8°F
Dec 27	38.4°F	36.2°F	37.9°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.