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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.
Sea temperature in Saint Petersburg now

40.2

°F

May 5, 03:14

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

39.9°F

Tomorrow:

40.8°F

Sunrise:

04:45

Sunset:

21:07

Day Length:

16 h. 22 min.

Saint Petersburg in May

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.0°F

Maximum:

32.1°F

Sea water temperature in Saint Petersburg today

As of now, in Saint Petersburg, the water temperature is 40.2°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 3.3°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 notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 50.1°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 39.8°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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 42.0°F, with minimum temperature starting at 40.8°F, while the maximum might reach 43.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Saint Petersburg

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

 last year 10 years average
Apr 21 34.8°F 36.9°F 37.3°F
Apr 22 34.4°F 36.6°F 37.8°F
Apr 23 34.0°F 40.8°F 38.9°F
Apr 24 38.6°F 43.2°F 42.4°F
Apr 25 38.5°F 43.0°F 42.0°F
Apr 26 38.4°F 43.2°F 41.9°F
Apr 27 39.3°F 42.5°F 42.1°F
Apr 28 40.6°F 41.8°F 42.0°F
Apr 29 40.6°F 41.0°F 41.7°F
Apr 30 40.5°F 39.7°F 41.4°F
May 1 41.6°F 37.2°F 41.2°F
May 2 41.1°F 38.9°F 41.7°F
May 3 41.6°F 37.6°F 42.6°F
May 4 39.9°F 39.1°F 43.2°F
May 5 40.2°F 40.3°F 43.5°F
May 6 40.8°F 41.1°F 44.1°F
May 7 41.3°F 39.2°F 44.6°F
May 8 41.3°F 40.7°F 44.5°F
May 9 41.8°F 41.9°F 45.1°F
May 10 42.1°F 43.3°F 45.4°F
May 11 43.3°F 44.2°F 46.6°F
May 12 43.3°F 44.0°F 46.5°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

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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, 62.9°F in Summer, and 47.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Kalininskiy 40.0°F 5mi
Lomonosov 46.8°F 19mi
Zelenogorsk 43.5°F 28mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Saint Petersburg