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 0.78°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.

33.4

°F

December 22, 08:01

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

33.2°F

Tomorrow:

33.6°F

Sunrise:

10:01

Sunset:

15:54

Day Length:

5 h. 53 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 33.4°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 0.2°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 rise 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 34.5°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 33.0°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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 33.6°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Saint Petersburg

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 8	36.1°F	34.7°F	35.0°F
Dec 9	36.0°F	34.6°F	34.8°F
Dec 10	35.9°F	34.6°F	34.7°F
Dec 11	35.1°F	34.5°F	34.5°F
Dec 12	34.1°F	34.4°F	34.4°F
Dec 13	33.9°F	34.4°F	34.3°F
Dec 14	33.6°F	34.3°F	34.1°F
Dec 15	33.6°F	34.4°F	34.1°F
Dec 16	33.7°F	34.5°F	34.3°F
Dec 17	33.8°F	34.5°F	34.1°F
Dec 18	33.5°F	33.2°F	33.7°F
Dec 19	33.3°F	32.9°F	33.5°F
Dec 20	33.2°F	32.8°F	33.4°F
Dec 21	33.2°F	33.3°F	33.4°F
Dec 22	33.4°F	33.4°F	33.6°F
Dec 23	33.6°F	33.5°F	33.8°F
Dec 24	33.7°F	33.6°F	33.9°F
Dec 25	33.7°F	33.6°F	33.9°F
Dec 26	33.6°F	33.6°F	33.8°F
Dec 27	33.7°F	33.6°F	33.9°F
Dec 28	33.6°F	33.6°F	33.8°F
Dec 29	33.5°F	33.7°F	33.8°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 32.7°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	33.4°F	5mi
Lomonosov	32.1°F	19mi
Zelenogorsk	32.2°F	28mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Saint Petersburg