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 7.99°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.

46.4

°F

May 18, 01:10

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

46.0°F

Tomorrow:

46.6°F

Sunrise:

04:16

Sunset:

21:36

Day Length:

17 h. 20 min.

Saint Petersburg in May

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.0°F

Maximum:

32.1°F

Sea water temperature in Saint Petersburg today

As of now, in Saint Petersburg, the water temperature is 46.4°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 2.1°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 53.8°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 45.1°F on 2017.

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 48.6°F, with minimum temperature starting at 46.6°F, while the maximum might reach 50.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Saint Petersburg

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 4	45.3°F	39.9°F	42.9°F
May 5	45.2°F	42.3°F	43.4°F
May 6	44.6°F	39.6°F	43.7°F
May 7	44.6°F	39.6°F	44.0°F
May 8	44.6°F	40.4°F	44.1°F
May 9	43.4°F	40.4°F	44.5°F
May 10	43.9°F	41.1°F	45.0°F
May 11	45.7°F	42.9°F	46.8°F
May 12	45.8°F	42.9°F	46.9°F
May 13	43.5°F	43.0°F	46.9°F
May 14	42.9°F	43.6°F	47.5°F
May 15	43.1°F	44.5°F	47.0°F
May 16	45.8°F	45.6°F	47.4°F
May 17	46.0°F	47.9°F	48.1°F
May 18	46.4°F	48.5°F	48.5°F
May 19	46.6°F	49.6°F	48.7°F
May 20	47.7°F	52.8°F	49.9°F
May 21	47.8°F	49.9°F	50.0°F
May 22	48.7°F	51.4°F	50.9°F
May 23	48.9°F	52.4°F	51.0°F
May 24	49.8°F	54.8°F	52.0°F
May 25	50.4°F	55.0°F	52.5°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 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, 63.0°F in Summer, and 47.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Kalininskiy	46.4°F	5mi
Lomonosov	49.2°F	19mi
Zelenogorsk	49.3°F	28mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Saint Petersburg