Latvia Weather: Snowfall in Latgale & Selonia, -12°C Temperatures
- Latgale, in eastern Latvia, is experiencing continued snowfall as a cold wind blows across the region.
- Atmospheric pressure at sea level ranges from 1013 hectopascals in the South Kurzeme region to 1023 hectopascals in the Alūksne region.
- The capital city, Riga, is also experiencing cloudy skies with the possibility of light snow.
Latgale Region Braces for Continued Snowfall
Latgale, in eastern Latvia, is experiencing continued snowfall as a cold wind blows across the region. According to reports, the heaviest and most intense snow is expected in Latgale, Selia, and southern Zemgale. The wind is currently blowing slowly to moderately from the east and southeast.
, temperatures in Latgale are expected to rise to between -7°C and -12°C (19.4°F and 10.4°F). A low-pressure area over western, central, and southern Europe is influencing the weather patterns across Latvia, including Latgale.
Atmospheric pressure at sea level ranges from 1013 hectopascals in the South Kurzeme region to 1023 hectopascals in the Alūksne region.
Conditions in Riga
The capital city, Riga, is also experiencing cloudy skies with the possibility of light snow. A slow to moderate east-southeasterly wind is present, and temperatures are expected to reach -8°C to -9°C (17.6°F to 15.8°F).
Regional Climate Overview
Latvia’s climate is generally described as moderate, without extreme conditions, but is cold and wet with pleasant summer months. The climate varies across the country, with Selonia being the warmest and rainiest region, and Vidzeme being the coldest.
Data from the last 20 years indicates that January is the coldest month in Latgale, with average high temperatures of -3.5°C (25.7°F) and average low temperatures of -7.5°C (18.5°F). February remains a subzero month, with average temperatures ranging from -6.4°C (20.5°F) to -1.8°C (28.8°F).
The month with the most snowfall in Latgale is January, with snow falling for an average of 18.4 days and accumulating up to 171mm (6.73 inches).
Looking Ahead
As spring approaches, temperatures are expected to gradually increase. March sees average temperatures fluctuating between 3°C (37.4°F) and -3.3°C (26.1°F), while April brings an average range of 2°C (35.6°F) to 11.2°C (52.2°F). May is considered a comfortable month, with average temperatures between 7.2°C (45°F) and 17.9°C (64.2°F).
The average maximum daily temperature in Latvia was 23.9°C in 2018. The coldest temperature recorded in the last 76 years was -29°C, measured at the Daugavpils weather station.