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 2.13°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.

35.8

°F

January 6, 22:48

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

35.8°F

Tomorrow:

35.3°F

Sunrise:

08:59

Sunset:

16:00

Day Length:

7 h. 1 min.

Riga in January

Minimum:

32.7°F

Average:

36.4°F

Maximum:

39.4°F

Sea water temperature in Riga today

As of now, in Riga, the water temperature is 35.8°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 1.3°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 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 40.5°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 34.1°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 34.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 34.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 35.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Riga

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	38.0°F	33.4°F	36.4°F
Jan 2	37.6°F	33.4°F	36.4°F
Jan 3	37.4°F	35.0°F	36.8°F
Jan 4	37.7°F	34.6°F	36.8°F
Jan 5	35.8°F	37.2°F	36.9°F
Jan 6	35.8°F	37.7°F	37.1°F
Jan 7	35.3°F	37.5°F	36.6°F
Jan 8	35.2°F	37.4°F	36.5°F
Jan 9	34.8°F	37.5°F	36.1°F
Jan 10	34.4°F	37.2°F	35.7°F
Jan 11	34.5°F	36.8°F	35.8°F
Jan 12	34.3°F	36.7°F	35.6°F
Jan 13	34.0°F	36.9°F	35.3°F
Dec 23	40.9°F	38.4°F	37.9°F
Dec 24	40.9°F	38.4°F	37.8°F
Dec 25	40.2°F	38.3°F	38.0°F
Dec 26	41.3°F	37.9°F	37.8°F
Dec 27	40.8°F	36.2°F	37.9°F
Dec 28	40.6°F	35.7°F	37.7°F
Dec 29	40.9°F	35.7°F	37.8°F
Dec 30	39.6°F	34.3°F	37.5°F
Dec 31	39.1°F	34.1°F	37.4°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, 41.3°F in Spring, 64.6°F in Summer, and 53.4°F in Autumn.