Kamari Paisjärv — bathing-water quality and weather
Bathing-water quality
Latest EU monitoring assessment: Not assessed (2022)
10-year quality trend (2012–2022):
Data: EEA Bathing Water Quality (CC-BY 4.0) · Health Board bathing-water monitoring · EEA: EE00501007KAMARI
5-day forecast
Hourly forecast
Latest measurements (2025 season)
Latest test: 2025-08-13
E. coli: 150 CFU/100 ml
Enterococci: 80 CFU/100 ml
Assessment: Vastab normile
7 measurements this season — see all
| Date | E. coli | Enterococci | Assessment: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-13 | 150 | 80 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-07-25 | 24 | 0 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-07-24 | 32 | 18 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-07-17 | 1700 | 190 | Ületab normi |
| 2025-06-26 | 12 | 34 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-06-19 | <10 | <30 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-05-26 | <30 | <30 | Vastab normile |
Beach
Kamari Paisjärv is a lake in Jõgeva County with an official swimming beach. It is located near Põltsamaa (4 km to the south). Water quality: 0 yrs excellent, 0 yrs good, 0 yrs sufficient (11 monitoring years). The Pajusi weather station is 10.0 km away. Water quality is checked annually by the Health Board in accordance with EU bathing water requirements.
- Coordinates: 58,6185° N, 25,9862° E
- County: Jõgeva County
- Bathing-site type: lake water
Local climate
| Month | Avg °C | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Precip mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -4.2 | -2.3 | -6.4 | 44.5 |
| Feb | -4.8 | -2.4 | -7.3 | 43.2 |
| Mar | -1.2 | 2.0 | -4.4 | 35.3 |
| Apr | 5.3 | 9.5 | 1.1 | 38.9 |
| May | 11.2 | 15.4 | 6.5 | 51.2 |
| Jun | 15.9 | 19.7 | 11.6 | 79.2 |
| Jul | 18.3 | 21.9 | 14.4 | 66.0 |
| Aug | 17.1 | 20.6 | 13.5 | 77.1 |
| Sep | 12.2 | 15.4 | 9.3 | 49.7 |
| Oct | 6.4 | 8.8 | 4.2 | 61.6 |
| Nov | 1.6 | 3.2 | -0.2 | 54.5 |
| Dec | -2.4 | -0.6 | -4.3 | 48.0 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the bathing-water quality?
The latest Health Board bathing-water measurement (2025-08-13): E. coli 150 CFU/100 ml, enterococci 80 CFU/100 ml. EU Bathing Water Directive long-term classification: not assessed.
When is the best time to swim?
The swimming season usually lasts from early June to late August. The warmest month, July, averages 18.3°C, and the water is warmest in the second half of July.
How warm is the water in summer?
Lake water usually warms to 18–22 °C in midsummer, and more in shallow shoreline water. You can see the current water temperature on puhub's water layer.
Is Kamari Paisjärv a safe place to swim?
Kamari Paisjärv is an official, EEA-registered bathing beach whose water is monitored by the Health Board. There may not be a permanent lifeguard, so swim in the marked area and watch the weather.