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Water temperature in Petersburg

Detailed information about the current water temperature in 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.
Sea temperature in Petersburg now

39.7

°F

February 25, 09:09

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

39.3°F

Tomorrow:

39.7°F

Sunrise:

06:55

Sunset:

17:16

Day Length:

10 h. 21 min.

Petersburg in March

Minimum:

39.2°F

Average:

41.3°F

Maximum:

42.9°F

Sea water temperature in Petersburg today

As of now, in Petersburg, the water temperature is 39.7°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. 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 stay about the same.

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 falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 42.6°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 38.6°F on 2022.

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 39.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 38.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 39.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Petersburg

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Feb 11 41.3°F 39.1°F 40.5°F
Feb 12 41.3°F 38.8°F 40.2°F
Feb 13 41.1°F 38.8°F 40.2°F
Feb 14 40.7°F 38.7°F 40.2°F
Feb 15 40.2°F 38.8°F 40.0°F
Feb 16 40.2°F 38.9°F 40.1°F
Feb 17 40.3°F 39.0°F 40.1°F
Feb 18 40.2°F 39.0°F 40.0°F
Feb 19 39.7°F 39.1°F 40.1°F
Feb 20 39.3°F 39.3°F 40.1°F
Feb 21 39.3°F 39.4°F 40.0°F
Feb 22 39.6°F 39.4°F 40.0°F
Feb 23 39.5°F 39.5°F 39.9°F
Feb 24 39.3°F 39.6°F 39.9°F
Feb 25 39.7°F 38.7°F 39.8°F
Feb 26 39.7°F 38.8°F 39.9°F
Feb 27 39.8°F 38.9°F 39.9°F
Feb 28 39.7°F 39.0°F 39.9°F
Mar 1 38.6°F 39.1°F 39.8°F
Mar 2 38.6°F 39.3°F 39.8°F
Mar 3 38.8°F 39.6°F 40.0°F
Mar 4 39.0°F 39.8°F 40.2°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 Petersburg by month

In an average year, Petersburg offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in Petersburg was recorded on July 7, 2019, reaching a 60.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 24, 2026, dipping to 36.5°F. The average readings by season are 40.9°F in Winter, 43.0°F in Spring, 53.0°F in Summer, and 46.3°F in Autumn.