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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

50.3

°F

September 4, 10:43

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

52.4°F

Tomorrow:

50.4°F

Sunrise:

06:00

Sunset:

19:40

Day Length:

13 h. 40 min.

Petersburg in September

Minimum:

39.2°F

Average:

40.7°F

Maximum:

42.1°F

Sea water temperature in Petersburg today

As of now, in Petersburg, the water temperature is 50.3°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 1.9°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 stay about the same.

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 53.5°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 50.5°F on 2024.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 49.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 48.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 50.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Petersburg

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 21 51.1°F 53.0°F 54.0°F
Aug 22 50.2°F 51.6°F 53.3°F
Aug 23 51.5°F 51.8°F 53.5°F
Aug 24 52.0°F 52.6°F 53.6°F
Aug 25 52.0°F 51.2°F 53.2°F
Aug 26 52.3°F 51.4°F 53.1°F
Aug 27 53.9°F 51.0°F 53.2°F
Aug 28 53.5°F 49.6°F 52.6°F
Aug 29 52.6°F 51.2°F 52.7°F
Aug 30 52.3°F 52.5°F 53.0°F
Aug 31 52.0°F 52.5°F 52.9°F
Sep 1 51.9°F 51.9°F 52.6°F
Sep 2 51.4°F 51.3°F 52.4°F
Sep 3 52.4°F 51.4°F 52.3°F
Sep 4 50.3°F 52.6°F 52.2°F
Sep 5 50.4°F 53.3°F 52.2°F
Sep 6 50.4°F 54.2°F 52.3°F
Sep 7 49.7°F 53.2°F 51.6°F
Sep 8 49.3°F 53.3°F 51.2°F
Sep 9 48.7°F 51.9°F 50.5°F
Sep 10 48.2°F 51.2°F 50.1°F
Sep 11 48.2°F 50.9°F 50.1°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 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, 42.9°F in Spring, 52.9°F in Summer, and 46.3°F in Autumn.