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Weather & Climate in Riga, Latvia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Riga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 97.7 sq mi (253.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,327/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.9460°N, 24.1059°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Riga |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in |
Riga has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 25°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.1").