Põlva Paisjärv — bathing-water quality and weather
Bathing-water quality
Latest EU monitoring assessment: Excellent (2022)
10-year quality trend (2012–2022):
Data: EEA Bathing Water Quality (CC-BY 4.0) · Health Board bathing-water monitoring · EEA: EE00502014POLVAP
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Hourly forecast
Beach
Põlva Paisjärv bathing beach lies on a lake shore in Põlva County. It is a few minutes' walk from the town of Põlva. Water quality: 6 years excellent, 1 year good, 2 years sufficient (11 monitored years). The nearest weather station is Piigaste, 14.1 km away. The Health Board carries out bathing-water monitoring every summer in accordance with the requirements of the EU directive.
- Coordinates: 58,0578° N, 27,0571° E
- County: Põlva County
- Bathing-site type: lake water
Local climate
| Month | Avg °C | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Precip mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -4.3 | -2.4 | -6.5 | 41.6 |
| Feb | -4.7 | -2.2 | -7.3 | 40.3 |
| Mar | -0.8 | 2.6 | -4.1 | 36.4 |
| Apr | 5.8 | 10.1 | 1.4 | 42.3 |
| May | 11.6 | 15.8 | 6.9 | 62.8 |
| Jun | 16.2 | 20.0 | 11.8 | 85.0 |
| Jul | 18.6 | 22.2 | 14.5 | 72.9 |
| Aug | 17.3 | 20.9 | 13.6 | 80.4 |
| Sep | 12.3 | 15.6 | 9.3 | 54.9 |
| Oct | 6.4 | 8.9 | 4.2 | 61.4 |
| Nov | 1.5 | 3.2 | -0.3 | 55.4 |
| Dec | -2.5 | -0.8 | -4.4 | 43.5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the bathing-water quality?
According to the latest EEA monitoring, the bathing-water quality is excellent. 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 18.6°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 Põlva Paisjärv a safe place to swim?
Põlva 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.