[192], The share of ethnic Latvians had fallen from 77% (1,467,035) in 1935 to 52% (1,387,757) in 1989. Weather in July ». Riga is one of the coldest regions in Latvia with an average daily high temperature of only 11 degrees centigrade. 10:30pm-12:00am, 4:30am-6:00am, 10:30am-12:00pm and 4:30pm-6:00pm. Latvia is a unitary state, currently divided into 42 local government units consisting of 35 municipalities (Latvian: novadi) and 7 state cities (Latvian: valstspilsētas) with their own city council and administration: Daugavpils, Jelgava, Jūrmala, Liepāja, Rēzekne, Riga, and Ventspils. The Latvian SSR, along with the other Baltic Republics was allowed greater autonomy, and in 1988, the old pre-war Flag of Latvia flew again, replacing the Soviet Latvian flag as the official flag in 1990. [citation needed] Latvia was one of the EuroBasket 2015 hosts. The coldest season / winter is in the months of January, February and December. Get the Iecava, Iecavas novads, Latvia local hourly forecast including temperature, RealFeel, and chance of precipitation. Latvia Interactive Map of Historical Record High and Low Temperatures ["'The good Swedish times' in Latvian historiography: from the late 18th century to the 1970s"], CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (. A History of Rome, M Cary and HH Scullard, p455-457, Macmillan Press. General This is the wind, wave and weather forecast for Riga Airport in Mārupe, Latvia. Latvijas vēstures atlants, Jānis Turlajs, page 12, Karšu izdevniecība Jāņa sēta, H. Strods, "'Dobrye Shvedskie Vremena' v Istoriografii Latvii (Konets XVIII V. – 70-E Gg. [220], After incorporation into the Soviet Union, Latvian artists and writers were forced to follow the socialist realism style of art. 250 people identify as Livonians (Baltic Finnic people native to Latvia). Daily high temperatures decrease by 12°F, from 57°F to 45°F, rarely falling below 36°F or exceeding 64°F.. Daily low temperatures decrease by 8°F, from 43°F to 36°F, rarely falling below 26°F or exceeding 51°F.. For reference, on July 25, the hottest day of the year, temperatures in Riga typically range from 56°F to 74°F, while on February 7, the . It plans to establish the NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence in Riga.[147]. [25] Together with southern Estonia, these conquered areas formed the crusader state that became known as Terra Mariana or Livonia. [94], Most of the country is composed of fertile lowland plains and moderate hills. Temperature 16.5 °C 62 °F. Gotthard Kettler, the last Master of the Order of Livonia, formed the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia. In 1944, when Soviet military advances reached Latvia, heavy fighting took place in Latvia between German and Soviet troops, which ended in another German defeat. [213] There were 59 hospitals in Latvia in 2009, down from 94 in 2007 and 121 in 2006. [127] The Nordic Council of Ministers has an office in Riga. [96] Forests account for 3,497,000 ha (8,640,000 acres) or 56% of the total land area. The Baltic Sea in Latvia is cold to swim in: in the Gulf of Riga, the sea temperature is around 1 °C (34 °F) in February and March, and it reaches a maximum of 17.5 °C (63 °F) in July and 18.5 °C (65 °F) in August; on the west coast, it is just warmer. [190] In 2017, there were 1,054,433 females and 895,683 males living in Latvian territory. Latvia is located in the temperate climate zone and therefore has four pronounced seasons. Ice fishing is a popular pastime in Latvia during the winter. Lowest temperature records. [193] In 2011, there were even fewer Latvians than in 1989, though their share of the population was larger – 1,285,136 (62.1% of the population).[194]. [152][159], Approximately 206,000 non-citizens [160]– including stateless persons – have limited access to some political rights – only citizens are allowed to participate in parliamentary or municipal elections, although there are no limitations in regards to joining political parties or other political organizations. WEATHER FORECAST. Travellers with COVID-19 certificates are permitted to enter Latvia from high-risk countries (where the cumulative incidence is above 75 cases per 100,000) outside the EU, EEA, Switzerland and the UK. [100], Access to biocapacity in Latvia is much higher than world average. The president is elected by the Saeima in a separate election, also held every four years. Lagoon-type lakes are among the best vantage points for bird watching: The spring is the time when lilacs bloom spectacularly. Malta is the only country with the record low temperature above zero at +1.4 °C. [114] In February 2016, a coalition of Union of Greens and Farmers, The Unity and National Alliance was formed by new Prime Minister Maris Kucinskis. After centuries of German, Swedish, Polish-Lithuanian and Russian rule, which was mainly executed by the Baltic German aristocracy, the Republic of Latvia was established on 18 November 1918 when it broke away from the German Empire and declared independence in the aftermath of World War I. [98], Latvia has a long tradition of conservation. There are 37 foreign embassies and 11 international organisations in Latvia's capital Riga. [178] Latvia's current account, which had been in deficit by 27% in late 2006 was in surplus in February 2010. [61] [182] Free port of Ventspils is one of the busiest ports in the Baltic states. In late 2018 the National Archives of Latvia released a full alphabetical index of some 10,000 people recruited as agents or informants by the Soviet KGB. [115], In 2018 parliamentary election pro-Russian Harmony was again the biggest party securing 23 out of 100 seats, the second and third were the new populist parties KPV LV and New Conservative Party. Saint Meinhard of Segeberg arrived in Ikšķile, in 1184, traveling with merchants to Livonia, on a Catholic mission to convert the population from their original pagan beliefs. [53] Most were deported to Siberia where deaths were estimated at 40 percent. [63], In the post-war period, Latvia was made to adopt Soviet farming methods. Climate - Latvia. [16] Its capital and largest city is Riga. [150] In November 2012, the three countries agreed to create a joint military staff in 2013. [108], The 100-seat unicameral Latvian parliament, the Saeima, is elected by direct popular vote every four years. The General representative of Germany August Winnig formally handed over political power to the Latvian Provisional Government on 26 November. [36] Half the residents of Riga were killed by plague in 1710–1711. On 1 January 2014, the euro became the country's currency, superseding the Lats. Found inside – Page 268Largest river: Daugava - 1020 km (within Latvia 367 km). ... Investment & Business Center, USA temperature: July +16.9 C, February -4.9 C. Time: GMT +2. The 2006 IIHF World Championship was held in Riga. An inlet of the Baltic Sea, the shallow Gulf of Riga is situated in the northwest of the country. The Soviets dealt harshly with their opponents – prior to Operation Barbarossa, in less than a year, at least 34,250 Latvians were deported or killed. These times of year are the second busiest with tourists. [95], The 2012 Environmental Performance Index ranks Latvia second, after Switzerland, based on the environmental performance of the country's policies. Best Times to Travel › Latvia Representing 10.2% of Latvia's total foreign direct investment, American companies invested $127 million in 1999. [134], Latvia participates in international peacekeeping and security operations. [46] A week later, on 1 September 1939, Germany invaded Poland; on 17 September, the Soviet Union invaded Poland as well. [113] In December 2015, country's first female Prime Minister, in office since January 2014, Laimdota Straujuma resigned. In the summer of 1987, the first large demonstrations were held in Riga at the Freedom Monument—a symbol of independence. [47]: 46. [26], At the beginning of the 13th century, Germans ruled large parts of what is currently Latvia. [3] However, by the 1930s the country became increasingly autocratic after the coup in 1934 establishing an authoritarian regime under Kārlis Ulmanis. [citation needed] Average temperatures on the coast are 1.6 °C (34.9 °F) in January and 17.8 °C (64.0 °F) in July.In Vilnius the average temperatures are 2.1 °C (35.8 °F) in January and 18.1 °C (64.6 °F) in July. Ice hockey is usually considered the most popular sport in Latvia. [112], In 2014 parliamentary election was won again by the ruling centre-right coalition formed by the Latvian Unity Party, the National Alliance and the Union of Greens and Farmers. In 2012, 45.0% of births were to unmarried women. This led to the development of the Amber Road. In recent years a couple of dozen of wind farms as well as biogas or biomass power stations of different scale have been built in Latvia. Found inside – Page 22The highest precipitation takes place some 30 km inlands from the SW - coast of Latvia . The mean temperature in January is around -4 ° C and in July around ... [104] Common species of wildlife in Latvia include deer, wild boar, moose, lynx, bear, fox, beaver and wolves. Latvia closed 131 schools between 2006 and 2010, which is a 12.9% decline, and in the same period enrolment in educational institutions has fallen by over 54,000 people, a 10.3% decline. On 4 May 1990, the Supreme Council adopted the Declaration on the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia, and the Latvian SSR was renamed Republic of Latvia. Riga's boulevards and some streets outside the Old Town date from this period. [99] Nationally protected areas account for 12,790 km2 (4,940 sq mi) or around 20% of Latvia's total land area. Found inside – Page 747TERRITORY AND POPULATION Latvia is situated in northeastern Europe. ... The average summer temperature is 20°C. CONSTITUTION AND GOVERNMENT The Declaration ... Found inside – Page 205The largest wind energy station in the Baltics opened in Latvia in 1995. ... Climate Temperate climate , but with considerable temperature variations . [87] Latvia's Red Book (Endangered Species List of Latvia), which was established in 1977, contains 112 plant species and 119 animal species. [214][215][216], Traditional Latvian folklore, especially the dance of the folk songs, dates back well over a thousand years. Found inside – Page 79To this end , the starting materials are doped ( injected ) into the central part of the plasma jet where the temperature is the highest . Overall, during the 20th century the average air temperature in Latvia has risen by 1 degree. [109] The most senior civil servants are the thirteen Secretaries of State. [47]: 326  Between 136,000 and 190,000 Latvians, depending on the sources, were imprisoned or deported to Soviet concentration camps (the Gulag) in the post war years, from 1945 to 1952. A law expanding the scope for selling land, including to foreigners, was passed in 1997. World War I devastated the territory of what became the state of Latvia, and other western parts of the Russian Empire. All three warmest years on record are since 2015, and period 2011-2020 was average 1 °C above normal. Major rivers include the Daugava River, Lielupe, Gauja, Venta, and Salaca, the largest spawning ground for salmon in the eastern Baltic states. Highest dew point temperature: A dew point of 35 °C (95 °F) — while the temperature was 42 °C (108 °F) — was observed at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, at 3:00 p.m. on 8 July 2003. [89], Latvia has four pronounced seasons of near-equal length. Innovation and rising productivity led to rapid growth of the economy, but it soon suffered from the effects of the Great Depression. [55][47]: 78–96  The occupation was followed immediately by SS Einsatzgruppen troops, who were to act in accordance with the Nazi Generalplan Ost that required the population of Latvia to be cut by 50 percent. [185], National road network in Latvia totals 1675 km of main roads, 5473 km of regional roads and 13 064 km of local roads. Meanwhile, largely isolated from the rest of Latvia, southern Latgallians adopted Catholicism under Polish/Jesuit influence. Found inside – Page 274Largest river: Daugava - 1020 km (within Latvia 367 km). ... Investment & Business Center, USA temperature: July +16.9 C, February -4.9 C. Time: GMT +2. [225] Rye bread is considered the national staple.[226]. [48] In total 50,000 Baltic Germans left by the deadline of December 1939, with 1,600 remaining to conclude business and 13,000 choosing to remain in Latvia. The highest incidence rates in the EU and EEA countries are in Lithuania - 645.7 cases per 100,000 population, followed by Slovenia with 627 cases and Estonia with 529.9 cases. Found inside – Page 276It is 311 metres high and is the highest hill in Latvia . ... and a curative water spring is found there , with a temperature of 7 degrees all year round . The average temperature in January and February is around -1 °C (30 °F) on the two main islands (Hiumaa, Saaremaa), around -3.5 °C (25.5 °F) in Tallinn and on the north coast, around -4 °C (25 °F) on the coast of the Gulf of Riga (see Parnu), and finally around . Realtime weather, 14 day weather forecast, historical weather at Riga Monthly Climate Averages. and Sovieticised. [25], German crusaders were sent, or more likely decided to go on their own accord as they were known to do. [187], Latvia has three large hydroelectric power stations in Pļaviņu HES (825MW), Rīgas HES (402 MW) and Ķeguma HES-2 (192 MW). Riga is one of the coldest regions in Latvia with an average daily high temperature of only 11 degrees centigrade. High Temperature 20 °C 68 °F. [178] Kenneth Orchard, senior analyst at Moody's Investors Service argued that: The strengthening regional economy is supporting Latvian production and exports, while the sharp swing in the current account balance suggests that the country's 'internal devaluation' is working. The winter in Latvia usually lasts from mid-December to the beginning of March. 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Typical winter temperatures in Latvia don’t require residents to huddle under their duvets and stay at home all day. [83] On 1 July 2016, Latvia became a member of the OECD.[84]. The total fertility rate (TFR) in 2018 was estimated at 1.61 children born/woman, which is lower than the replacement rate of 2.1. [25] The local people, however, did not convert to Christianity as readily as the Church had hoped. [87], Most of Latvia's territory is less than 100 m (330 ft) above sea level. In ancient times, amber found along the Baltic Sea coast was sought by Vikings as well as traders from Egypt, Greece and the Roman Empire. July is the warmest month of the year. The country has about 20 islands. On occasions, especially in 1944, opposing Latvian troops faced each other in battle. Foreca provides you the most accurate local and long-range weather forecasts, radar maps, alerts, and severe weather updates for worldwide locations. [citation needed], Latvia operates Inčukalns underground gas storage facility, one of the largest underground gas storage facilities in Europe and the only one in the Baltic states. [19] Henry of Latvia coined the latinisations of the country's name, "Lettigallia" and "Lethia", both derived from the Latgalians. in, Cheskin, Ammon. 2021 Data | 2022 Forecast | 1743-2020 Historical | Chart, Latvia Industrial Production Eases in August, Latvia Producer Inflation at Fresh Record, Latvia's Jobless Rate Falls to 7.9% in Q2, Latvia Inflation Rate Picks Up to 23-Month High, Latvia Current Account Gap Widens in March, Latvia GDP Contraction Revised Higher in Q4, S&P Upgrades Latvia’s Credit Rating to ‘A’, Turkish Inflation Rate Hits 2-1/2-Year High, Spain Foreign Tourist Arrivals Jump 112.8%, Swiss Inflation Rate Stays at 33-Month High. [174] As of 2015, Latvia is estimated to have the lowest male-to-female ratio in the world, at 0.85 males/female. According to the WWF, the territory of Latvia belongs to the ecoregion of Sarmatic mixed forests. Pope Celestine III had called for a crusade against pagans in Northern Europe in 1193. As a result, Latvia is running a biocapacity reserve. [145] Per capita, Latvia is one of the largest contributors to international military operations. One can go for a walk over the ice, but necessary precautions must be taken. The hottest temperature measured from 1949 to June 2021 was reported by the Daugavpils weather station. Averages are for Riga Airport, which is 5 miles from Riga. Averages are for Athinai Airport, which is 5 miles from Athens. At Pape Nature Reserve, where European bison, wild horses, and recreated aurochs have been reintroduced, there is now an almost complete Holocene megafauna also including moose, deer, and wolf. There are direct national borders with the 4 neighbouring countries Belarus . Air temperature can fluctuate from +5 degrees Celsius all the way down to -30 degrees. Direct access to our data from your apps using any programing language. The average annual air temperature in Latvia is 6°C, varying from -5ºC in January and February to 17°C in July. Its largest lake, Lubāns, has an area of 80.7 km2 (31.2 sq mi), its deepest lake, Drīdzis, is 65.1 m (214 ft) deep. The resulting people's assembly immediately requested admission into the USSR, which the Soviet Union granted. In the summer of 1988, a national movement, coalescing in the Popular Front of Latvia, was opposed by the Interfront. [86], Latvia has over 12,500 rivers, which stretch for 38,000 km (24,000 mi). The national tournament is the Latvian Hockey Higher League, held since 1931. Riga, Riga, Latvia - Monthly weather averages including average high and low Temperature, Precipitation, Pressure, Wind Charts to assist you in planning your travel, holiday or an outdoor activity at Riga, Latvia. The temperature decreases gradually towards the interior: the daily average in January and February is around -1 degrees Celsius (30 °F) on the coast (see Klaipeda), it slightly drops in the central area (see Kaunas), and even so more in the east, where it reaches -3.5 °C (25.5 °C) in Vilnius, which therefore is the coldest city in Lithuania. In 2017 there were a total of 803,546 licensed vehicles in Latvia. The average relative humidity in Latvia in July was 71% - from 64% in Riga to 76% in Kolka. Loading. Gauja National Park offers particularly striking views of the colourful treetops in the autumn. This system also existed before World War II. Riga, Latvia: Annual Weather Averages. [132] Latvia held the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2015. It allows API clients to download millions of rows of historical data, to query our real-time economic calendar, subscribe to updates and receive quotes for currencies, commodities, stocks and bonds. According to statistics in late 2013, 45% of the population supported the introduction of the euro, while 52% opposed it. This page provides - Latvia Average Monthly Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar . [32][citation needed] In Latvia, the Swedish period is generally remembered as positive; serfdom was eased, a network of schools was established for the peasantry, and the power of the regional barons was diminished. [46] In the north, Latvia, Finland and Estonia were assigned to the Soviet sphere. [citation needed] It is also a member of the Council of the Baltic Sea States and Nordic Investment Bank. Travellers visiting Latvia can enjoy a real winter with subzero temperatures and snow, spring floods, warm summers, and colourful autumns. The months of July, August and September have a high chance of precipitation. Latgalia, the easternmost region of Latvia, became a part of the Inflanty Voivodeship of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Russia ended its military presence by completing its troop withdrawal in 1994 and shutting down the Skrunda-1 radar station in 1998. [175] In April 2010 Latvia had the highest unemployment rate in the EU, at 22.5%, ahead of Spain, which had 19.7%.[176]. [133], The National Armed Forces (Latvian: Nacionālie bruņotie spēki (NAF)) of Latvia consists of the Land Forces, Naval Forces, Air Force, National Guard, Special Tasks Unit, Military Police, NAF staff Battalion, Training and Doctrine Command, and Logistics Command. Ventspils, Latvia - Get the very latest weather forecast, including hour-by-hour views, the 10-day outlook, temperature, humidity, precipitation for your area. Wages in Latvia increased to 930 EUR/Month in June from 905 EUR/Month in May of 2021. Average minimum and maximum temperature are -8ºC and 22°C respectively. Ruling coalition, comprising the Union of Greens and Farmers, the National Alliance and the Unity party, lost. (Weather station: Riga Airport, Latvia). Found inside – Page 298Temperatures were again well above normal in May , even in ICELAND where the highest temperatures of the year were reported in the south - west . Common ingredients in Latvian recipes are found locally, such as potatoes, wheat, barley, cabbage, onions, eggs, and pork. The sole official language of Latvia is Latvian, which belongs to the Baltic language sub-group of the Balto-Slavic branch of the Indo-European language family. Under this division Riga region includes large parts of what traditionally is considered Vidzeme, Courland, and Zemgale. [75] Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga was President of Latvia from 1999 until 2007. Latvia hosts one European Union institution, the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC). Found inside – Page 192The burgundy and white Latvian flag , which dates back to at least 1280 ... The country's highest point is only 1,021 ft ( 311 m ) above sea level . [189] The life expectancy in 2013 was estimated at 73.19 years (68.13 years male, 78.53 years female). Found inside – Page 83The maximum and minimum temperature values during transportations were ... of goat meat raised on conventional and organic farms in Latvia Birģele, E., ... [citation needed], Privatisation in Latvia is almost complete. average temperature Riga. [182], The four biggest ports of Latvia are located in Riga, Ventspils, Liepāja and Skulte. [80] In 2015 Latvia held the presidency of Council of the European Union. Annual Weather Averages Near Riga. Latvia's unemployment rate rose sharply in this period from a low of 5.4% in November 2007 to over 22%. October Weather in Riga Latvia. [50] Found inside – Page 53They gave highest growth value , too . According to Elley ( 1994 ) , the items Temperature 2 and Temperature 3 are rather difficult ones . Here are the average sea temperatures near Riga. [42], By 1923, the extent of cultivated land surpassed the pre-war level. [22] By 900 AD, four distinct Baltic tribes inhabited Latvia: Curonians, Latgalians, Selonians, Semigallians (in Latvian: kurši, latgaļi, sēļi and zemgaļi), as well as the Finnic tribe of Livonians (lībieši) speaking a Finnic language. '[69], In the second half of the 1980s, Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev started to introduce political and economic reforms in the Soviet Union that were called glasnost and perestroika. [218], The Latvian Song and Dance Festival is an important event in Latvian culture and social life. Other countries with lows below -50 °C are Sweden, Finland, and Norway. 404 Not Found The specified version number is end-of-lifed for this product. Unique geological conditions at Inčukalns and other locations in Latvia are particularly suitable for underground gas storage.[188]. Despite the fact that the proportion of ethnic Latvians has been steadily increasing for more than a decade, ethnic Latvians also make up slightly less than a half of the population of the capital city of Latvia – Riga. [206] The greatest number of patents, both nationwide and abroad, are in medical chemistry. [citation needed], Foreign investment in Latvia is still modest compared with the levels in north-central Europe. 56 percent[86] of Latvia's territory is covered by forests, mostly Scots pine, birch, and Norway spruce. For example, one of the most popular celebrations is Jāņi, a pagan celebration of the summer solstice—which Latvians celebrate on the feast day of St. John the Baptist. Trading Economics members can view, download and compare data from nearly 200 countries, including more than 20 million economic indicators, exchange rates, government bond yields, stock indexes and commodity prices. Swimming goods and toys for children are also in high demand. [204], Latvian policy in science and technology has set out the long-term goal of transitioning from labor-consuming economy to knowledge-based economy. Found inside – Page 5164Many rivers in the Lake District exceeded their previous maximum flows by a wide ... Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Found inside – Page 397The highest mean duration of snow cover, more than 130 days, ... Over the territory of Latvia there are remarkable spatial differences in snow cover ... 472 impact of high temperature and other factors on pv module efficiency on small farms in latvia [35], The capitulation of Estonia and Livonia in 1710 and the Treaty of Nystad, ending the Great Northern War in 1721, gave Vidzeme to Russia (it became part of the Riga Governorate). [47]: 127  Another 30,000 Jews from the Riga ghetto were killed in the Rumbula Forest in November and December 1941, to reduce overpopulation in the ghetto and make room for more Jews being brought in from Germany and the West. On average, it rains or snows a smalll amount: 2 to 4 times per month. Since independence, theatre, scenography, choir music, and classical music have become the most notable branches of Latvian culture. White label accounts can distribute our data. [citation needed], Numeracy was also higher in the Livonian and Courlandian parts of the Russian Empire, which may have been influenced by the Protestant religion of the inhabitants. [citation needed][110]. Weather is far too cold this time of year in Riga to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. BK Ventspils, which participates in EuroChallenge, is the second strongest basketball club in Latvia, previously winning LBL eight times and BBL in 2013. Advanced users can use our Python/R/Matlab packages. Found inside – Page 194That is as geoengineering lowers the temperature from the optimum for Canada, the highest, ... the fourth highest; for Latvia, the fifth highest; and so on. Arable land is spotted with birch groves and wooded clusters, which afford a habitat for numerous plants and animals. Moscow and St. Petersburg soared to their highest June temperature on record Wednesday, reaching the mid-90s, while Estonia and Belarus established new all-time highs for the month this week. By 29 June Riga was reached and with Soviet troops killed, captured or retreating, Latvia was left under the control of German forces by early July. Latvia participates in several NATO Centres of Excellence: Civil-Military Co-operation in the Netherlands, Cooperative Cyber Defence in Estonia and Energy Security in Lithuania. Simply speaking, 20 °C (68 °F) is frequent on summer days and 14 °C (57.2 °F) at night. For swimming, the Baltic Sea is cold: in the Gulf of Riga the sea temperature varies from 1 °C (34 °F) in February and March, to 16 °C (61 °F) in July and to 17 °C (63 °F) in August, while on the west coast it is just warmer. The festival is the biggest of its kind in the world and is held every two years in a different host city. 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