What is the current water temperature in Petrozavodsk?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Petrozavodsk?

As of now, in Petrozavodsk, the water temperature is 2.86°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 Petrozavodsk

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Petrozavodsk. 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.

37.1

°F

December 22, 16:58

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

37.4°F

Tomorrow:

37.0°F

Sunrise:

10:04

Sunset:

15:18

Day Length:

5 h. 14 min.

Petrozavodsk in December

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

34.2°F

Maximum:

35.3°F

Water temperature in Petrozavodsk today

As of now, in Petrozavodsk, the water temperature is 37.1°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 0.8°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The water temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent water temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 37.5°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 34.8°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 36.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 35.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 37.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Petrozavodsk

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 8	39.1°F	38.3°F	38.4°F
Dec 9	38.9°F	38.1°F	38.1°F
Dec 10	38.7°F	38.0°F	37.9°F
Dec 11	38.5°F	37.9°F	37.7°F
Dec 12	38.3°F	37.7°F	37.6°F
Dec 13	38.1°F	37.6°F	37.5°F
Dec 14	37.6°F	37.3°F	37.3°F
Dec 15	37.5°F	37.3°F	37.2°F
Dec 16	37.5°F	37.4°F	37.2°F
Dec 17	37.5°F	37.4°F	37.1°F
Dec 18	37.5°F	37.4°F	37.0°F
Dec 19	37.4°F	37.4°F	36.8°F
Dec 20	37.4°F	37.4°F	36.9°F
Dec 21	37.4°F	37.0°F	36.7°F
Dec 22	37.1°F	35.7°F	36.4°F
Dec 23	37.0°F	35.3°F	36.2°F
Dec 24	36.8°F	35.0°F	36.1°F
Dec 25	36.5°F	34.8°F	35.7°F
Dec 26	36.2°F	34.5°F	35.4°F
Dec 27	36.1°F	34.3°F	35.3°F
Dec 28	35.8°F	33.4°F	35.0°F
Dec 29	35.9°F	33.6°F	35.1°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.

Water temperature in Petrozavodsk by month

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

The warmest water in Petrozavodsk was recorded on August 2, 2025, reaching a 76.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 4, 2016, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 34.5°F in Winter, 35.5°F in Spring, 59.8°F in Summer, and 48.5°F in Autumn.