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 12.89°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.

55.2

°F

May 28, 10:27

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

55.3°F

Tomorrow:

55.6°F

Sunrise:

03:56

Sunset:

21:57

Day Length:

18 h. 1 min.

Saint Petersburg in June

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.0°F

Maximum:

32.4°F

Sea water temperature in Saint Petersburg today

As of now, in Saint Petersburg, the water temperature is 55.2°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 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 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 57.0°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 49.6°F on 2020.

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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 56.6°F, with minimum temperature starting at 55.6°F, while the maximum might reach 57.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Saint Petersburg

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
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	51.4°F
May 24	53.6°F	49.6°F	52.1°F
May 25	54.5°F	51.2°F	52.8°F
May 26	55.0°F	51.0°F	53.1°F
May 27	55.3°F	50.7°F	53.2°F
May 28	55.2°F	51.4°F	53.1°F
May 29	55.6°F	52.1°F	53.5°F
May 30	56.5°F	53.5°F	54.4°F
May 31	56.6°F	53.1°F	54.4°F
Jun 1	56.5°F	51.6°F	54.4°F
Jun 2	56.9°F	52.4°F	54.8°F
Jun 3	57.1°F	53.4°F	55.0°F
Jun 4	57.2°F	53.1°F	55.1°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.

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	55.1°F	5mi
Lomonosov	57.6°F	19mi
Zelenogorsk	55.1°F	28mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Saint Petersburg