Latvia Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Riga, Daugavpils, Liepāja, Jelgava, and Jūrmala
This month in numbers
Latvia experienced a cooler June than average, with temperatures reaching 14.64°C, an anomaly of -0.6°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. This ranked as the 51st warmest June in 86 years of records. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest on record for land temperature, with an anomaly of +1°C.
What changed
The April–June 2026 period saw Latvia's average temperature at 10.61°C, an anomaly of +0.2°C, ranking 49th warmest in 86 years. This places Latvia among the coolest regions globally for both the latest month and the three-month period, ranking 228th out of 234 regions for both anomalies. In contrast, the global land temperature for April–June 2026 was the 2nd warmest on record, with an anomaly of +1°C. Looking at the longer term, Latvia's 12-month rolling anomaly places it as the 12th warmest out of 234 regions, indicating a significant warming trend over the past year.
What’s driving change?
Latvia experienced a heatwave towards the end of June, with temperatures reaching +33 to +35°C in some southern areas on Sunday and Monday, June 28-29, and Riga reaching +31°C on June 29th. This heatwave was accompanied by thunderstorms and heavy rain in various parts of the country throughout the month, with yellow warnings issued for potential flooding and hail. These extreme weather events are consistent with broader seasonal shifts and potentially influenced by , which can lead to stalled weather systems and prolonged periods of heat or heavy precipitation.
Looking ahead
Seasonal forecasts suggest continued variability in weather patterns for the coming months, with a potential for further shifts between warm and wet conditions.
Generated by Gemini from climate data and web sources
At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Latvia
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Latvia – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Latvia
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm / cold seasonsKöppen Dfb · ContinentalHow spring and autumn have shifted in Latvia. Spring is defined as the date monthly temperatures first rise above the long-term annual mean (5.3°C, from 1940–1969); autumn is the date they fall back below it. Temperature swings 24.1°C peak-to-peak across the year - a classic four-seasons rhythm.
Baseline vs recent monthly temperature climatology. Biggest warming: Feb (+4.8°C).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Latvia
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Latvia changing?
Latvia is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Latvia come from?
Climate data for Latvia comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Latvia climate data cover?
The Latvia climate profile covers Riga, Daugavpils, Liepāja, Jelgava and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Latvia
How often is the Latvia climate update refreshed?
The Latvia climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.