Vecrīga

Name: Vecrīga, Latvia
Address: LV

Riga · Latvia

17°62° Thunderstorms Feels like 25°77°

light rain possible from 8 PM20. Falling to 14°56° by 6 AM06. Dew is likely on car glass from around 9 PM21 and may persist into the morning.

Humidity95%

Wind5 km/h1.5 m/s3 mph3 kn southerly

Gusts35 km/h9.6 m/s22 mph19 kn

UV index0Low

Visibility16 km10 mi

Rain now0.0 mm/h0.00 in/h

Measured nearby · 4 min ago

21°70° 14 km/h4.0 m/s9 mph8 kn at an airport 8.4 km5.2 mi west

EVRA

Model updated 9:00 AM09:00 · Forecast 7:03 PM19:03 local time

Warnings

Orange Rain Warning Severe 9:00 AM09:00 tomorrow (Saturday)–3:00 AM03:00 Sunday Not started yet

22.08.2026. in the morning a wide precipitation zone will reach Latvia from the south - by day in most of the country continuous and very heavy rainfall is expected, locally in the central and eastern regions there will also be thunderstorms. Rain will continue also into the night to 23.08.

The warning territory and level could be changed, based on the most up to date information. BE PREPARED for very heavy rain!
As a result of very high amount of rainfall, the soil will become wet and unable to absorb water, rainwater drainage systems will be overloaded and may overflow. River floodplains and low-lying areas are expected to flood, in some places also causing property and infrastructure flooding, road washouts and infrastructure damage. Flooded areas are likely to require evacuation. Follow and act according to the instructions given by the responsible authorities!
Dangerous driving conditions on the road due to reduced visibility and aquaplaning. Consider that you need to plan a longer time for trips and/or an alternative route.
There is a risk that power supply, water supply and communications will be disrupted.
Due to high humidity and flooding, crops and plantations will be damaged.
Residents are asked not to visit or move in flood-prone areas, not to endanger themselves and not to hinder the rescue services.
Take care of the rainwater sewerage and drainage systems in a timely manner, maintain them in a functional order so that they drain rainwater as efficiently as possible.
Read more about what to do in the event of a flood https://www.vugd.gov.lv/lv/pludi !

Issued by Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre
Orange Rain Warning Severe 12:00 PM12:00 tomorrow (Saturday)–1:00 AM01:00 Sunday Not started yet

22.08.2026 in Riga from 12:00 till midnight very heavy rain is expected, in the second part of the day also possibility of thunderstorm. Precipitation intensity will decrease on 22.-23.08. in the second part of the night. BE PREPARED for very heavy rain!
As a result of very high amount of rainfall, the soil will become wet and unable to absorb water, rainwater drainage systems will be overloaded and may overflow. River floodplains and low-lying areas are expected to flood, in some places also causing property and infrastructure flooding, road washouts and infrastructure damage. Flooded areas are likely to require evacuation. Follow and act according to the instructions given by the responsible authorities!
Dangerous driving conditions on the road due to reduced visibility and aquaplaning. Consider that you need to plan a longer time for trips and/or an alternative route.
There is a risk that power supply, water supply and communications will be disrupted.
Due to high humidity and flooding, crops and plantations will be damaged.
Residents are asked not to visit or move in flood-prone areas, not to endanger themselves and not to hinder the rescue services.
Take care of the rainwater sewerage and drainage systems in a timely manner, maintain them in a functional order so that they drain rainwater as efficiently as possible.
Read more about what to do in the event of a flood https://www.vugd.gov.lv/lv/pludi !

Issued by Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre
Orange Wind Warning Severe 5:00 PM17:00 tomorrow (Saturday)–9:00 AM09:00 Sunday Not started yet

22.08.2026 from 15:00 till 19:00 north-west, west wind will be increasing in gusts up to 20-24 m/s, during the evening it will continue to increase and in part of the territory reach a speed up to 25-28 m/s. BE PREPARED for very strong winds!
Tree branches will break due to very strong wind, tree breaking is also possible. Loose objects or debris will become airborne and may cause damage, destruction, and personal safety hazards.
Wind can also cause damage to infrastructure, make driving conditions difficult. Power supply disruptions are expected.
Wave activity can threaten coastal infrastructure, form washouts, flood low-lying areas.
The very strong wind will disrupt outdoor activities, some planned activities may be cancelled.
Read more instructions for actions during a storm https://www.vugd.gov.lv/lv/stiprs-vejs-negaiss !

Issued by Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre
Orange Wind Warning Severe 5:00 PM17:00 tomorrow (Saturday)–3:00 AM03:00 Sunday Not started yet

22.08.2026. in the evening in Riga north-west, west wind will increase in gusts up to 25-30 m/s. BE PREPARED for very strong winds!
Tree branches will break due to very strong wind, tree breaking is also possible. Loose objects or debris will become airborne and may cause damage, destruction, and personal safety hazards.
Wind can also cause damage to infrastructure, make driving conditions difficult. Power supply disruptions are expected.
Wave activity can threaten coastal infrastructure, form washouts, flood low-lying areas.
The very strong wind will disrupt outdoor activities, some planned activities may be cancelled.
Read more instructions for actions during a storm https://www.vugd.gov.lv/lv/stiprs-vejs-negaiss !

Issued by Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre
Yellow Wind Warning Moderate 3:00 PM15:00 tomorrow (Saturday)–3:00 PM15:00 Sunday Not started yet

22.08.2026 from 15:00 till 19:00 north-west, west wind will be increasing in gusts up to 20-24 m/s, during the evening it will continue to increase and in part of the territory reach a speed up to 25-28 m/s. BE AWARE of strong winds!
Broken tree branches, loose objects or debris can be carried through the air.
Outdoor activities may be affected in certain areas.
Possible local power supply disturbances and driving conditions may also be difficult.

Issued by Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre

From this page’s own forecast

Heavy rain expected tomorrow (Saturday), 12 PM12–9 PM21
Water gathers fast in valleys and low roads. Do not cross flowing water.
Thunderstorms expected tomorrow (Saturday), 3 PM15–9 PM21
Stay away from open ground, isolated trees and dry riverbeds.
Damaging wind gusts 7 PM19 tomorrow (Saturday)–7 AM07 Sunday
Secure loose objects and take care on exposed roads and high vehicles.
Severe cold 9 PM21 tomorrow (Saturday)–1 AM01 Sunday
Cover exposed skin and check on anyone spending the night outdoors.
High waves 9 PM21 tomorrow (Saturday)–3 AM03 Sunday
Avoid swimming and small boats, and follow harbour guidance.

Next 24 hours

Readings for each of the next 24 hours
Hour	Now	8 PM20	9 PM21	10 PM22	11 PM23	12 AM00	1 AM01	2 AM02	3 AM03	4 AM04	5 AM05	6 AM06	7 AM07	8 AM08	9 AM09	10 AM10	11 AM11	12 PM12	1 PM13	2 PM14	3 PM15	4 PM16	5 PM17	6 PM18	7 PM19
Orange Rain Warning															Orange Rain Warning
Orange Rain Warning																		Orange Rain Warning
Orange Wind Warning
Orange Wind Warning
Yellow Wind Warning																					Yellow Wind Warning
Heavy rain expected																		Heavy rain expected
Thunderstorms expected																					Thunderstorms expected
Damaging wind gusts
Sky
Temperature	17°62°	17°62°	17°62°	16°62°	16°61°	16°60°	15°60°	15°59°	14°58°	14°57°	14°57°	14°56°	14°57°	15°58°	15°59°	16°60°	16°61°	16°62°	17°62°	17°62°	17°62°	17°63°	17°63°	17°63°	17°62°
Feels like	25°77°	21°70°	14°58°	14°57°	13°56°	12°54°	13°56°	14°57°	15°58°	14°58°	14°57°	14°56°	13°55°	12°53°	11°51°	9°49°	8°47°	7°45°	7°45°	7°45°	8°46°	8°46°	8°46°	8°47°	4°38°
Humidity %	95	95	94	93	92	91	92	93	95	96	97	98	97	95	94	94	94	94	95	95	96	96	96	96	94
Wind km/hm/smphkn	S5	S8	S10	S11	SW11	SW11	SW9	SW7	SW5	S5	E6	E6	E9	NE12	NE16	NE19	NE22	NE26	NE26	NE26	NE26	NE27	N27	N28	NW40
Gusts km/hm/smphkn	35	28	22	21	20	19	18	17	16	14	13	11	15	19	23	29	35	40	43	46	49	50	51	51	71
Rain mm/hin/h	0.1	0.1													1.1	1.1	1.1	5.2	5.2	5.2	6.4	6.4	6.4	6.5	6.5

Rain around you

Now

Nearest rain 22 km13 mi south · 0.7 mm/h0.03 in/h

Nearest lightning None within 40 km

Rain over this exact spot

The days ahead

Light showers, turning Clear overnight. Up to 21°70° around 3 PM15 and down to 14°57° around 6 AM06. It peaks at a felt 27°80° around 6 PM18. About 7.3 mm0.29 in of rain in total.

Through the day
overnight	*15°60°*	SW 22 km/h6.2 m/s14 mph12 kn
in the morning	*18°65°*	SW 19 km/h5.1 m/s11 mph10 kn
in the afternoon	*21°70°*	SW 14 km/h3.8 m/s9 mph7 kn
in the evening	*17°62°*	S 11 km/h3.1 m/s7 mph6 kn

Thunderstorms possible 6 PM18–9 PM21
Gusts reaching 42 km/h11.6 m/s26 mph23 kn around 6 PM18
Rain 12 PM12–9 PM21, about 7.3 mm0.29 in
It will feel about 510° hotter than the thermometer says
Best hour to be outside: 10 AM10, 17°63°

Sunrise: 6:01 AM06:01
Sunset: 8:51 PM20:51
Daylight: 14 h 50 min
Strongest gust: 42 km/h11.6 m/s26 mph23 kn
Average humidity: 83%
Peak UV: 4

Rain, turning Clear overnight. Up to 17°63° around 6 PM18 and down to 14°56° around 6 AM06. The wind keeps it feeling nearer 15°58°. About 63.8 mm2.51 in of rain in total.

Will feel about 1222° cooler than today. That is down to more cloud and stronger wind.

Through the day
overnight	*16°60°*		SW 11 km/h3.2 m/s7 mph6 kn
in the morning	*16°61°*		NE 22 km/h6.2 m/s14 mph12 kn
in the afternoon	*17°63°*		NE 27 km/h7.6 m/s17 mph15 kn
in the evening	*17°63°*	*109 km/h30.4 m/s68 mph59 kn* *-8°17°*	NW 62 km/h17.4 m/s39 mph34 kn

Thunderstorms possible 3 PM15–9 PM21
Gusts reaching 109 km/h30.4 m/s68 mph59 kn around 9 PM21
Visibility down to 1.4 km0.9 mi around 9 PM21
Rain 9 AM09–12 AM00, about 63.8 mm2.51 in
Feels like -8°17° around 9 PM21
47° cooler than the day before

Sunrise: 6:03 AM06:03
Sunset: 8:49 PM20:49
Daylight: 14 h 45 min
Strongest gust: 109 km/h30.4 m/s68 mph59 kn
Average humidity: 94%
Peak UV: 0

Light showers, turning Rain in the morning. Between 14°58° and 17°62°. The wind keeps it feeling nearer 8°46°. About 10.3 mm0.41 in of rain in total.

Much the same on the thermometer as the day before, but it will feel about 712° cooler. That is down to stronger wind.

Through the day
overnight	*15°58°*	*101 km/h28.2 m/s63 mph55 kn* *-5°23°*	W 48 km/h13.5 m/s30 mph26 kn
in the morning	*15°59°*	*65 km/h18.1 m/s40 mph35 kn*	W 34 km/h9.6 m/s21 mph19 kn
in the afternoon	*16°61°*		W 34 km/h9.4 m/s21 mph18 kn
in the evening	*17°62°*		W 29 km/h8.1 m/s18 mph16 kn

Gusts reaching 101 km/h28.2 m/s63 mph55 kn around 12 AM00
Rain 12 AM00–9 PM21, about 10.2 mm0.40 in
Feels like -5°23° around 12 AM00
It will feel about 916° cooler than the thermometer says
4 minutes less daylight

Sunrise: 6:05 AM06:05
Sunset: 8:46 PM20:46
Daylight: 14 h 41 min
Strongest gust: 101 km/h28.2 m/s63 mph55 kn
Average humidity: 89%
Peak UV: 2

Light showers, turning Rain in the morning. Up to 19°65° around 3 PM15 and down to 15°58° around 6 AM06. About 9.4 mm0.37 in of rain in total.

Will feel about 1323° warmer than the day before. That is down to lighter wind and more sunshine.

Through the day
overnight	*16°60°*	W 26 km/h7.2 m/s16 mph14 kn
in the morning	*17°62°*	NW 23 km/h6.3 m/s14 mph12 kn
in the afternoon	*19°65°*	NW 24 km/h6.7 m/s15 mph13 kn
in the evening	*18°64°*	NW 25 km/h6.8 m/s15 mph13 kn

Gusts reaching 44 km/h12.1 m/s27 mph24 kn around 12 AM00
Rain 3 AM03–12 AM00, about 9.3 mm0.37 in
24° warmer than the day before
4 minutes less daylight

Sunrise: 6:07 AM06:07
Sunset: 8:44 PM20:44
Daylight: 14 h 36 min
Strongest gust: 44 km/h12.1 m/s27 mph24 kn
Average humidity: 84%
Peak UV: 3

Light showers, turning Partly cloudy in the evening. Up to 18°64° around 3 PM15 and down to 15°58° around 6 AM06. It peaks at a felt 21°70° around 12 PM12. About 3.1 mm0.12 in of rain in total.

Through the day
overnight	*15°59°*	NW 21 km/h5.9 m/s13 mph12 kn
in the morning	*17°63°*	NW 20 km/h5.5 m/s12 mph11 kn
in the afternoon	*18°64°*	N 22 km/h6.1 m/s14 mph12 kn
in the evening	*17°63°*	N 22 km/h6.2 m/s14 mph12 kn

Rain 12 AM00–3 PM15, about 3.0 mm0.12 in
4 minutes less daylight
Best hour to be outside: 3 PM15, 18°64°

Sunrise: 6:09 AM06:09
Sunset: 8:41 PM20:41
Daylight: 14 h 31 min
Strongest gust: 38 km/h10.5 m/s23 mph20 kn
Average humidity: 78%

Light showers, turning Partly cloudy overnight. Up to 19°66° around 3 PM15 and down to 13°56° around 6 AM06. It peaks at a felt 26°78° around 12 PM12. About 0.3 mm0.01 in of rain in total.

Much the same on the thermometer as the day before, but it will feel about 48° warmer. That is down to lighter wind.

Through the day
overnight	*16°61°*	NE 16 km/h4.6 m/s10 mph9 kn
in the morning	*18°64°*	NW 10 km/h2.9 m/s6 mph6 kn
in the afternoon	*19°66°*	N 16 km/h4.4 m/s10 mph9 kn
in the evening	*18°65°*	N 16 km/h4.4 m/s10 mph9 kn

Rain 9 AM09–12 PM12, about 0.2 mm0.01 in
It will feel about 713° hotter than the thermometer says
4 minutes less daylight
Best hour to be outside: 5 PM17, 18°65°

Sunrise: 6:11 AM06:11
Sunset: 8:39 PM20:39
Daylight: 14 h 27 min
Strongest gust: 29 km/h8.0 m/s18 mph16 kn
Average humidity: 75%

Conditions in detail

Air and comfort

Humidity: 95% · Very humid
Dew point: 16°60°
Wet bulb: 16°61°
Pressure: 1,009 hPa757 mmHg29.80 inHg

Sky and storm risk

Cloud cover: 22%
Low cloud: 11%
Cloud base: 3,764 m12,350 ft
Thunderstorms: Isolated storm possible
Freezing level: 2,953 m9,688 ft

Air quality

AQI: 49 · Good
PM2.5: 9.0 µg/m³
Dust: 0 µg/m³
NO₂: 5.4 µg/m³
Ground ozone: 90 µg/m³

Observed lightning

Within 40 km: 0
Within 100 km: 15
Within 250 km: 20

At sea

Wave height: 0.2 m0.7 ft
Wave period: 2.1 s
Wind waves: 0.1 m0.4 ft
Current: 0.1 m/s

Sun and moon

Sunrise: 6:01 AM06:01
Sunset: 8:51 PM20:51
First light: 5:20 AM05:20
Last light: 9:33 PM21:33
Moon: First quarter · 60%

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At local peak south-east · 49.0°

Next solar eclipse

Partial solar eclipse

Monday, 2 August 2027 12:25 PM12:25

Maximum obscuration: 15.46%
Visible here: 11:39 AM11:39 1:10 PM13:10
Visible duration: 1 h 30 min

Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse eye protection.

At local peak west · -0.2°

Next lunar eclipse

Partial lunar eclipse

Friday, 28 August 2026 6:22 AM06:22

Moon in shadow: 60.57%
Visible here: 5:33 AM05:33 6:22 AM06:22
Visible duration: 0 h 48 min

The eclipse carries on until 8:52 AM08:52, but the Moon sets before then — the rest of it happens below the horizon, where you cannot follow it.

Safe to watch with the unaided eye; the visible window counts only the Moon’s passage through the umbra.