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 1.28°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.

34.3

°F

December 13, 00:15

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

34.4°F

Tomorrow:

34.1°F

Sunrise:

09:52

Sunset:

15:53

Day Length:

6 h. 1 min.

Saint Petersburg in December

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 34.3°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 about the same as 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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 36.4°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 32.8°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 33.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 33.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 34.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Saint Petersburg

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 29	35.6°F	35.2°F	35.0°F
Nov 30	35.3°F	35.0°F	34.6°F
Dec 1	35.1°F	35.2°F	34.8°F
Dec 2	35.2°F	35.3°F	34.8°F
Dec 3	34.8°F	34.9°F	34.8°F
Dec 4	34.8°F	35.1°F	34.9°F
Dec 5	34.8°F	35.9°F	35.1°F
Dec 6	34.5°F	36.1°F	35.2°F
Dec 7	34.5°F	36.2°F	35.0°F
Dec 8	34.4°F	36.1°F	34.9°F
Dec 9	34.3°F	36.0°F	34.8°F
Dec 10	34.3°F	35.9°F	34.6°F
Dec 11	34.3°F	35.1°F	34.5°F
Dec 12	34.4°F	34.1°F	34.4°F
Dec 13	34.3°F	33.9°F	34.3°F
Dec 14	34.1°F	33.6°F	34.1°F
Dec 15	34.1°F	33.6°F	34.1°F
Dec 16	34.3°F	33.7°F	34.3°F
Dec 17	34.2°F	33.8°F	34.2°F
Dec 18	33.7°F	33.5°F	33.7°F
Dec 19	33.5°F	33.3°F	33.5°F
Dec 20	33.4°F	33.2°F	33.4°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 32.8°F in Winter, 39.0°F in Spring, 62.9°F in Summer, and 47.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Kalininskiy	34.3°F	5mi
Lomonosov	33.8°F	19mi
Zelenogorsk	34.0°F	28mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Saint Petersburg