St. Petersburg residents can anticipate a warmer and drier week ahead compared to the previous one, with temperatures expected to rise starting Tuesday. According to a specialist, the city will experience a respite from the recent rains.
Short-term rains are still anticipated today. However, from Tuesday onwards, the influence of an anticyclone will bring warmer weather, reaching up to +20°C, with dissipating clouds and an end to precipitation.
The temperature is expected to rise further on Wednesday and Thursday, even exceeding the typical climatic norm by a slight margin. Rain is forecast to return by Thursday evening. On Friday, a North Atlantic cyclone will bring showers and lower temperatures below the average long-term values.
The nights are expected to remain relatively warm, and significant fluctuations in atmospheric pressure are anticipated during the latter half of the week.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the forecast for St. Petersburg from June 30 to July 4:
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Monday, June 30: Cloudy with some clear skies, and isolated short-term rains. Daytime temperatures will range from +17°C to +19°C. A north wind will blow at 5–10 m/s, with gusts. Atmospheric pressure will rise to 753 mm Hg, which is below normal.
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Tuesday, July 1: Cloudy with some clear skies, but no significant precipitation is expected. Nighttime temperatures will be +13°C to +15°C, while daytime temperatures will be +18°C to +20°C. A northwest wind will blow at 5-10 m/s, with gusts. Atmospheric pressure will rise to 756 mm Hg, which is below normal.
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Wednesday, July 2: Variable cloudiness with no precipitation. Nighttime temperatures will be +13°C to +15°C, and daytime temperatures will be +22°C to +24°C. A northwest wind will blow at 4-9 m/s. Atmospheric pressure will rise to 759 mm Hg, which is below normal.
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Thursday, July 3: Cloudy with some clear skies, and short-term rains expected by the evening. Nighttime temperatures will be +14°C to +16°C, and daytime temperatures will be +22°C to +24°C. A west wind will blow at 5-10 m/s, with gusts during the day. Atmospheric pressure will fall to 750 mm Hg, which is below normal.
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Friday, July 4: Cloudy with clearings in the afternoon, and occasional rains, with showers at night. Nighttime temperatures will be +13°C to +15°C, and daytime temperatures will be +18°C to +20°C. A northwest wind will blow at 5-10 m/s, with gusts. Atmospheric pressure will rise to 760 mm Hg, which is near normal.
Preliminary forecasts suggest that the weekend will begin with short-term rains and a further decrease in temperature, with daytime highs around +17°C to +19°C.