Pedeli Puhkeala — 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: EE00504013PEDELI
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Hourly forecast
Beach
Located in Valga County, Pedeli Puhkeala is a riverside swimming beach, practically within the town of Valga. Water quality has ranged from good to excellent (11 years monitored). The nearest weather station is Valga, practically next to the beach. Bathing water is monitored under the EU Bathing Water Directive (Health Board).
- Coordinates: 57,7859° N, 26,0462° E
- County: Valga County
- Bathing-site type: river water
Local climate
| Month | Avg °C | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Precip mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -4.2 | -2.2 | -6.4 | 46.5 |
| Feb | -4.5 | -2.1 | -7.2 | 43.8 |
| Mar | -0.7 | 2.7 | -4.0 | 39.6 |
| Apr | 5.9 | 10.3 | 1.4 | 43.0 |
| May | 11.6 | 16.0 | 6.6 | 57.4 |
| Jun | 16.1 | 20.0 | 11.4 | 83.6 |
| Jul | 18.4 | 22.2 | 14.1 | 76.4 |
| Aug | 17.2 | 20.9 | 13.3 | 84.2 |
| Sep | 12.4 | 15.8 | 9.1 | 55.4 |
| Oct | 6.6 | 9.1 | 4.1 | 68.1 |
| Nov | 1.8 | 3.5 | -0.1 | 57.8 |
| Dec | -2.3 | -0.5 | -4.3 | 47.3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the bathing-water quality?
According to the latest EEA monitoring, the bathing-water quality is not assessed. Estonia's bathing water is monitored by the Health Board together with the European Environment Agency (EEA).
When is the best time to swim?
The swimming season usually lasts from early June to late August. The warmest month, July, averages 18.4°C, and the water is warmest in the second half of July.
How warm is the water in summer?
River 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 Pedeli Puhkeala a safe place to swim?
Pedeli Puhkeala 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.