St. Petersburg Braces for Severe Frost
St. Petersburg's weather is currently stable, but meteorologists warn of a significant cold snap in the coming days, with temperatures dropping to -23°C.
Apr 29, 2026 0
The forecast includes temperatures dropping to -23°C (-9°F) and icy road conditions.
Weather conditions in St. Petersburg remain virtually unchanged, although daylight hours continue to increase.
According to data from the FGBU Severo-Zapadnoye Upravleniye po Gidrometeorologii i Monitoringu Okruzhayushchey Sredy (North-Western Administration for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring), Monday, 5 February, will see cloudy skies with clearing periods, and light snow is possible in some areas. The wind will be variable and light. By morning, at 6:00 AM, the temperature will drop to -10.8°C (13°F), with daytime temperatures forecast between -9°C and -11°C (16°F to 12°F). Roads may be icy, and atmospheric pressure will gradually decrease.
The sun will rise today at approximately 9:03 AM and set at 5:22 PM, giving a daylight duration of about 8 hours and 19 minutes.
Meteorologists warn of upcoming frosty nights. On Tuesday, 6 February, nighttime temperatures will fall to -16…-18°C (3°F to 0°F), and in some areas temperatures could drop to -21…-23°C (-6°F to -9°F). Daytime temperatures will be -11…-13°C (12°F to 9°F), with no significant precipitation expected, though rime may form in places.
On Wednesday, 7 February, frosty weather without precipitation will continue at night, with temperatures of -15…-17°C (5°F to 1°F) and locally -20…-22°C (-4°F to -8°F). Daytime temperatures are forecast at -10…-12°C (14°F to 10°F), with light snow in some areas and possible rime formation.
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