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 12.46°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.

54.4

°F

May 24, 04:30

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

53.7°F

Tomorrow:

55.1°F

Sunrise:

04:03

Sunset:

21:49

Day Length:

17 h. 46 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 54.4°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 2.5°F higher 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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 55.7°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 46.5°F on 2020.

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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 56.0°F, with minimum temperature starting at 55.1°F, while the maximum might reach 57.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Saint Petersburg

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 10	42.5°F	43.8°F	44.8°F
May 11	44.3°F	45.4°F	46.4°F
May 12	45.2°F	45.5°F	46.5°F
May 13	46.0°F	43.5°F	46.7°F
May 14	46.5°F	42.9°F	47.2°F
May 15	48.8°F	43.1°F	47.0°F
May 16	48.1°F	45.8°F	47.3°F
May 17	48.8°F	46.0°F	47.9°F
May 18	51.3°F	46.2°F	48.7°F
May 19	48.5°F	48.7°F	48.8°F
May 20	51.4°F	49.5°F	50.2°F
May 21	52.3°F	49.3°F	50.3°F
May 22	52.5°F	49.1°F	51.3°F
May 23	53.7°F	49.4°F	51.1°F
May 24	54.4°F	49.6°F	51.9°F
May 25	55.1°F	51.2°F	52.6°F
May 26	55.5°F	51.0°F	53.0°F
May 27	55.7°F	50.7°F	53.2°F
May 28	55.6°F	51.4°F	53.1°F
May 29	56.0°F	52.1°F	53.5°F
May 30	57.0°F	53.5°F	54.4°F
May 31	57.0°F	53.1°F	54.4°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	54.5°F	5mi
Lomonosov	49.3°F	19mi
Zelenogorsk	50.4°F	28mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Saint Petersburg