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 2.96°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.

37.3

°F

April 27, 04:08

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

37.0°F

Tomorrow:

37.1°F

Sunrise:

05:09

Sunset:

20:45

Day Length:

15 h. 36 min.

Saint Petersburg in May

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.1°F

Maximum:

32.6°F

Sea water temperature in Saint Petersburg today

As of now, in Saint Petersburg, the water temperature is 37.3°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 4.3°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 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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 46.3°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 38.8°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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week displays a degree of variability. While the average temperature will hold relatively steady at 37.2°F, the minimum temperature may go down to 36.3°F, and the maximum might reach 38.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Saint Petersburg

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 13	35.3°F	34.0°F	35.9°F
Apr 14	39.5°F	34.6°F	36.2°F
Apr 15	37.6°F	37.2°F	36.4°F
Apr 16	36.4°F	37.7°F	36.3°F
Apr 17	41.1°F	35.6°F	35.9°F
Apr 18	40.2°F	35.7°F	36.3°F
Apr 19	39.2°F	38.2°F	37.5°F
Apr 20	38.0°F	38.3°F	37.7°F
Apr 21	40.4°F	38.2°F	37.8°F
Apr 22	38.9°F	38.0°F	38.0°F
Apr 23	37.1°F	38.4°F	38.4°F
Apr 24	37.6°F	43.1°F	41.6°F
Apr 25	37.8°F	42.9°F	41.3°F
Apr 26	37.0°F	40.1°F	41.3°F
Apr 27	37.3°F	40.1°F	41.6°F
Apr 28	37.1°F	39.5°F	41.5°F
Apr 29	37.0°F	39.7°F	41.3°F
Apr 30	36.6°F	39.7°F	40.9°F
May 1	36.3°F	37.7°F	40.6°F
May 2	37.1°F	39.8°F	41.4°F
May 3	37.9°F	42.6°F	42.2°F
May 4	38.4°F	45.3°F	42.7°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 32.7°F in Winter, 39.1°F in Spring, 63.1°F in Summer, and 47.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Kalininskiy	37.1°F	5mi
Lomonosov	41.6°F	19mi
Zelenogorsk	40.7°F	28mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Saint Petersburg