This is stated on the website of the department.

“On June 18, the absolute maximum of the day was blocked in St. Petersburg. The air temperature reached +32.1 ° C. The previous record was +31.3 ° C and was recorded 115 years ago, ”the statement said.

It is specified that the final value of the air temperature will be known at 21:00.

On June 17, it was reported that a temperature record of 115 years ago had been broken in St. Petersburg.