What is the current water temperature in Saint Petersburg?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Saint Petersburg?

As of now, in Saint Petersburg, the water temperature is 14.97°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 Saint Petersburg

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Saint Petersburg. 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.

58.9

°F

September 18, 00:38

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

59.6°F

Tomorrow:

58.7°F

Sunrise:

06:32

Sunset:

19:12

Day Length:

12 h. 40 min.

Saint Petersburg in September

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.0°F

Maximum:

32.0°F

Sea water temperature in Saint Petersburg today

As of now, in Saint Petersburg, the water temperature is 58.9°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 3.4°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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 57.5°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 53.2°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 57.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 57.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 58.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Saint Petersburg

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 4	58.8°F	63.6°F	59.7°F
Sep 5	58.8°F	64.4°F	59.7°F
Sep 6	62.0°F	62.7°F	59.7°F
Sep 7	61.8°F	60.3°F	59.3°F
Sep 8	62.1°F	59.5°F	59.3°F
Sep 9	62.2°F	59.6°F	58.9°F
Sep 10	62.3°F	60.6°F	58.3°F
Sep 11	62.3°F	60.0°F	58.9°F
Sep 12	62.9°F	59.7°F	58.9°F
Sep 13	62.9°F	60.2°F	58.9°F
Sep 14	62.5°F	60.8°F	58.7°F
Sep 15	61.4°F	60.7°F	58.1°F
Sep 16	60.4°F	57.3°F	57.1°F
Sep 17	59.6°F	56.9°F	56.2°F
Sep 18	58.9°F	56.4°F	55.6°F
Sep 19	58.7°F	56.4°F	55.3°F
Sep 20	58.2°F	54.4°F	54.8°F
Sep 21	58.2°F	55.3°F	54.8°F
Sep 22	57.8°F	52.7°F	54.4°F
Sep 23	57.8°F	53.4°F	54.4°F
Sep 24	57.7°F	53.2°F	54.3°F
Sep 25	57.3°F	53.9°F	53.9°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 Saint Petersburg by month

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

The warmest water in Saint Petersburg was recorded on July 17, 2021, reaching a 76.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 2, 2016, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 32.8°F in Winter, 39.0°F in Spring, 62.9°F in Summer, and 47.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Kalininskiy	59.0°F	5mi
Lomonosov	61.0°F	19mi
Zelenogorsk	61.9°F	28mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Saint Petersburg