Weather in Ukraine on August 8: Thunderstorms will affect most regions, with temperatures reaching up to +37° in the south
On Saturday, August 8, hot weather is expected in Ukraine, but most regions will see rain and thunderstorms. In some areas, hail and squalls of up to 15–20 m/s are possible.
Today in Ukraine, it will be cloudy with some sunny intervals.
During the day, moderate and, in some places, heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across almost the entire country, with the exception of most western regions.
In some areas, forecasters predict hail and squalls with wind speeds of 15–20 m/s.
The wind will be from the north at 5–10 m/s.
Daytime temperatures in most regions will range from 24–29°.
At the same time, intense heat will persist in the south and southeast of Ukraine—temperatures will rise to 35–37°.
In Kyiv and the Kyiv region, it will also be cloudy with some sunny intervals today.
Forecasters predict light rain and thunderstorms. The wind will be from the north at 5–10 m/s.
Daytime temperatures in the region will range from 24–29°, and in the capital — 25–27°.
This is according to the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center.
On August 8–9, hot weather will continue in Ukraine, but the weekend will not pass without precipitation. On Saturday, rain and thunderstorms are expected in a number of regions, while on Sunday, precipitation is likely mainly in the southeastern part of the country.
According to the Boris Sreznevsky Central Geophysical Observatory, the average monthly air temperature in Kyiv in July was 20.8°C, which is 0.5°C below the climatic norm.
The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center has issued a warning about heat reaching 38° and a fire hazard.