According to information from the Latvian Center for Environment, Geology and Meteorology, on Tuesday, May 21, the water temperature in different swimming areas in Latvia ranged from +9 °C near the coast in Vizeme to +21 °C in different rivers in Zemgale. did.
Various observation stations along the Latvian coast reported that water temperatures at 6 am ranged from +8.8°C in Zveiny Ekčems to +18.2°C in Merslags.
Data from satellites shows that water temperatures remain below +10°C both along the coast of North Vizeme and on the open beaches of Kürzeme. Water temperatures are warmest in the southern and western parts of the Gulf of Riga.
The temperature in Musa near Bauska and Lielpe near Medjotne was +20.5°C. The water temperature downstream of Lielpe this morning was +16℃…+19℃.
The water temperature in the Venta and Iviekste rivers was +18°C…+20°C. The water temperature in the Daugava and Gauja rivers was +14°C…+18°C.
Water temperatures in other rivers mainly ranged from +13°C to +20°C.
This morning the water temperature in Latvia's largest lake was +14°C…+19°C.
Water temperatures will further increase in the coming days, except for most of the coast, as easterly winds will reduce water temperatures in Vizeme and Kurzeme. The river level will fall.
Meteorologists say water temperatures will be lower in shady areas of rivers and where springs flow. Water temperature has a pronounced circadian rhythm, with water temperatures being warmer in the afternoon and evening on sunny days.
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