The unusually beautiful city of St. Petersburg is the center of special attention of both residents of Russia and the whole world. It is officially recognized as the cultural capital of the country. However, the indigenous people openly call their city extremely dreary and gray. Many people ask: why so? Is he really so faceless, and how does the climate in St. Petersburg affect all this? Residents' reviews indicate that there is very changeable weather and high humidity, which are not suitable for every person.
What affects the climate?
Unfortunately, only a small percentage of sunlight reaches the earth's surface all year round through dense air masses , so moisture evaporates very slowly after rains. This is especially felt on the territory of St. Petersburg. Here cyclones are constantly moving, which can change the weather from cold to warm and soft with a predominance of cloudy. For example, cold air flows of arctic air masses are replaced by the Azores anticyclone, which promises a noticeable climate change.
Features
The city of St. Petersburg, whose climate is formed under the influence of northwest and westerly winds, is located in the temperate climatic zone. And this means the absence of severe frosts in winter and quite warm summers. Despite the absence of sharp jumps in temperature, the territory of the city is subject to the influence of frequent changes in air masses. It is because of them that the wind constantly blows and rainfall spills. Such phenomena are mainly related to location. Also, this region is characterized by a transition from continental to marine climate. A lot of large reservoirs are located in the Leningrad Region and, of course, on the territory of such a beautiful city as St. Petersburg. The climate here, thanks to them, is quite humid.
Summer in St. Petersburg
In summer, despite rainy days, the temperature in the city can reach +22 ° C, and in winter -14 ° C. This temperature means mild winters and fairly warm summers, but the only minus is constant humidity. In the city, it reaches 80%. It is from this that many tourists suffer when visiting St. Petersburg.
The summer climate is mainly dependent on cyclones. They can bring both cold icy winds and soft sea breezes. The amount of air mass and precipitation decreases by August.
Those who visit St. Petersburg for the first time, you need to remember that, despite the constant cloudiness, the city can meet with warm sunny days in the summer.
Winter season
What climate is established in St. Petersburg in the winter and what weather is accompanied by? The answer to this question must be known to tourists. In the winter season, the first snow begins to fall in early November and lasts until mid-April. A very frequent occurrence in St. Petersburg is fogs, the main peak of which occurs in the first decade of winter.
This season is characterized by unstable weather. When changing cyclones, one can observe not only fogs and clouds, but also thaws. Despite the temperate climate, the weather in winter completely depends on the variability of air masses: mild and warm often change sharply to cold, with severe snowfalls and winds.
What to expect in spring and autumn?
The spring period is often accompanied by strong winds that dominate the territory of a city such as St. Petersburg. The climate of these places is mainly formed due to the presence of large reservoirs. In the spring, during the thaw of the river, they begin to move, and cold air masses descend on the city. Also in the evening and morning, frosts are observed.
In the first decade of autumn, despite a drop in temperature, the climate is sunny and mild, but with the approach of winter, a sharp cooling begins: wind, rain and dampness.
One of the most beautiful cities in our country is characterized by inconsistent climate, so it is very difficult for meteorologists to calculate the approaching air masses and the change in weather. Based on this, all residents or guests of the city are always advised to have a warm scarf and umbrella with them.