St. Petersburg broke a temperature record that had stood for 105 years. The city reached 21.9 degrees Celsius by 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, matching the daily high set back in 1920. Temperatures continued climbing to 22.5 degrees just an hour later, shattering the century-old mark, according to Mikhail Leus from the Phobos weather center.
Alexander Kolesov, who heads the St. Petersburg Hydrometeorological Center, said readings might rise another few tenths of a degree. Officials will announce the final maximum temperature later in the evening. April 16 became the warmest day St. Petersburg has experienced since the start of 2025.
Weather forecasters have already released predictions for upcoming Easter celebrations and May holidays. The unusual warmth surprised many residents who enjoyed outdoor activities throughout the day. Previous warm weather this month never reached these exceptional levels despite being above normal for April.
Alexander Kolesov, who heads the St. Petersburg Hydrometeorological Center, said readings might rise another few tenths of a degree. Officials will announce the final maximum temperature later in the evening. April 16 became the warmest day St. Petersburg has experienced since the start of 2025.
Weather forecasters have already released predictions for upcoming Easter celebrations and May holidays. The unusual warmth surprised many residents who enjoyed outdoor activities throughout the day. Previous warm weather this month never reached these exceptional levels despite being above normal for April.
