St Petersburg has a humid continental climate. Summers in the city are short, warm humid and not very hot. This is due to the Baltic Sea cyclones that have distinct moderating influence on weather. The average maximum temperature in summers varies in the range between 22 °C (72 °F) and 34 °C (93 °F). The city becomes crowded with tourists from all around the world in summers.
Winters in St Petersburg are chilly snowy with freezing wind. In the months of November- December the water in river Neva almost freezes up. Snowfall occurs maximum in the months between December and to March. Average snow cover in the city is approximately 24 cm. Low evapotranspiration results in high soil moisture. Annual average precipitation in the city is about 600 mm (24 in).
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