Väinjärv — 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: EE00201007VAINJARV
5-day forecast
Hourly forecast
Latest measurements (2025 season)
Latest test: 2025-08-04
E. coli: 40 CFU/100 ml
Enterococci: 30 CFU/100 ml
Assessment: Vastab normile
5 measurements this season — see all
| Date | E. coli | Enterococci | Assessment: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-04 | 40 | 30 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-07-21 | 30 | <10 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-07-07 | <30 | <10 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-06-09 | <10 | <10 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-05-19 | <10 | <10 | Vastab normile |
Beach
Väinjärv is a lakeside bathing beach in Jõgeva County. Tamsalu is the nearest larger settlement, 24 km to the south. All 11 EU monitoring assessments have returned a result of excellent. The nearest measuring station is Tooma (13.0 km away). Bathing-water monitoring is carried out under the EU Bathing Water Directive (Health Board).
- Coordinates: 58,9413° N, 26,0894° E
- County: Jõgeva County
- Bathing-site type: lake water
Local climate
| Month | Avg °C | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Precip mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -4.5 | -2.5 | -6.7 | 46.3 |
| Feb | -5.0 | -2.7 | -7.6 | 43.9 |
| Mar | -1.6 | 1.6 | -4.8 | 36.7 |
| Apr | 4.9 | 9.1 | 0.6 | 38.6 |
| May | 10.8 | 15.0 | 5.9 | 52.8 |
| Jun | 15.5 | 19.3 | 11.0 | 79.3 |
| Jul | 18.0 | 21.7 | 13.9 | 71.0 |
| Aug | 16.7 | 20.3 | 13.0 | 77.7 |
| Sep | 11.9 | 15.1 | 8.9 | 53.3 |
| Oct | 6.1 | 8.5 | 3.8 | 61.0 |
| Nov | 1.3 | 2.9 | -0.5 | 53.7 |
| Dec | -2.6 | -0.8 | -4.6 | 49.1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the bathing-water quality?
The latest Health Board bathing-water measurement (2025-08-04): E. coli 40 CFU/100 ml, enterococci 30 CFU/100 ml. EU Bathing Water Directive long-term classification: excellent.
When is the best time to swim?
The swimming season usually lasts from early June to late August. The warmest month, July, averages 18.0°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 Väinjärv a safe place to swim?
Väinjärv 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.