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 15.54°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.

60.0

°F

August 29, 21:59

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

60.1°F

Tomorrow:

59.6°F

Sunrise:

05:46

Sunset:

20:13

Day Length:

14 h. 27 min.

Saint Petersburg in September

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 60.0°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 lower 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 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 64.0°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 59.5°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 58.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 57.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 59.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Saint Petersburg

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 15	61.7°F	66.7°F	64.0°F
Aug 16	62.9°F	68.1°F	64.9°F
Aug 17	62.8°F	67.8°F	65.3°F
Aug 18	62.3°F	68.7°F	65.2°F
Aug 19	62.8°F	66.6°F	64.9°F
Aug 20	63.0°F	67.6°F	64.8°F
Aug 21	60.9°F	65.0°F	62.4°F
Aug 22	61.2°F	65.9°F	62.7°F
Aug 23	61.4°F	65.9°F	63.3°F
Aug 24	60.7°F	65.7°F	63.4°F
Aug 25	61.1°F	65.7°F	63.4°F
Aug 26	60.7°F	65.4°F	63.2°F
Aug 27	60.7°F	65.4°F	62.7°F
Aug 28	60.1°F	64.3°F	62.6°F
Aug 29	60.0°F	63.4°F	62.5°F
Aug 30	59.6°F	63.8°F	62.1°F
Aug 31	59.8°F	66.5°F	62.3°F
Sep 1	59.7°F	65.6°F	62.2°F
Sep 2	59.1°F	63.0°F	61.6°F
Sep 3	58.5°F	64.1°F	61.0°F
Sep 4	57.3°F	63.6°F	59.8°F
Sep 5	57.3°F	64.4°F	59.8°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 47.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Kalininskiy	60.0°F	5mi
Lomonosov	59.8°F	19mi
Zelenogorsk	61.6°F	28mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Saint Petersburg