Ukraine to Enjoy Unseasonable Warmth on January 2, Followed by Cooling Trend
Mark your calendars for January 2, as Ukraine is set to experience unusually warm temperatures, with maximums reaching as high as +7 to +12 degrees Celsius in most regions, and even +14 in Crimea. However, this warmth will come with strong winds, potentially reaching storm-force gusts, while precipitation is expected to remain minimal.
Weather expert Name noted that "[t]he western atmospheric front will bring rain to the west later in the evening."
Kiev, the capital, is in for a warm start too, with temperatures ranging from +8 to +10 degrees Celsius. Residents can expect strong, gusty winds from the west, but no significant rainfall.
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However, this warm spell won’t last. A cooling trend is set to begin on January 3 and 4, lasting several days until around January 7. Temperatures are expected to rise again briefly before another chill sets in closer to January 11.
Kiev, along with other regions, will start to feel the cold, with precipitation also expected to make an appearance in the city.
December 2024 in Review
Looking back at December 2024, Kiev’s average monthly temperature was a mild 0°C, 1.8°C above the historical norm. As we move into January, an average monthly temperature of 0°…-3°C is forecast for most of Ukraine, with warmer readings in southern regions.
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