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 14.78°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.

58.6

°F

June 26, 12:38

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

58.6°F

Tomorrow:

58.6°F

Sunrise:

04:31

Sunset:

22:22

Day Length:

17 h. 51 min.

Riga in July

Minimum:

33.6°F

Average:

36.4°F

Maximum:

39.7°F

Sea water temperature in Riga today

As of now, in Riga, the water temperature is 58.6°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 6.4°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 stay about the same.

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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 71.5°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 59.5°F on 2015.

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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 59.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 58.5°F, while the maximum might reach 60.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Riga

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 12	60.5°F	62.7°F	60.0°F
Jun 13	60.0°F	62.5°F	59.8°F
Jun 14	59.5°F	60.9°F	59.2°F
Jun 15	60.6°F	61.9°F	59.4°F
Jun 16	60.2°F	59.0°F	59.1°F
Jun 17	59.1°F	61.5°F	59.6°F
Jun 18	60.8°F	61.7°F	60.1°F
Jun 19	61.0°F	64.2°F	61.3°F
Jun 20	60.2°F	63.4°F	61.6°F
Jun 21	61.0°F	62.2°F	62.0°F
Jun 22	59.9°F	62.8°F	62.2°F
Jun 23	60.0°F	62.3°F	62.4°F
Jun 24	59.4°F	62.5°F	62.7°F
Jun 25	58.6°F	63.3°F	63.1°F
Jun 26	58.6°F	65.5°F	65.0°F
Jun 27	58.6°F	66.7°F	65.0°F
Jun 28	58.5°F	65.4°F	65.0°F
Jun 29	59.2°F	65.7°F	65.7°F
Jun 30	59.2°F	68.4°F	65.6°F
Jul 1	59.3°F	67.1°F	65.8°F
Jul 2	59.4°F	67.3°F	65.8°F
Jul 3	60.0°F	68.6°F	66.5°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, 64.5°F in Summer, and 53.5°F in Autumn.