Weather conditions in Ukraine at the beginning of December
December in Ukraine began with high temperatures, however mixed precipitation is expected in the second half of the month. In the northeastern part of the country, particularly in Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Luhansk, the evening of December 9 may bring wet snow. The temperature at the beginning of the week will fluctuate between +3 and -2 degrees at night and around 0...+5 during the day.
Temperature fluctuations and forecasts
From December 10-11, the temperature in the east and northeast will be +1...+7 degrees during the day, while in the south it will vary from 0...+7 at night to +4...+11 during the day. Throughout December 12-13, temperatures at night are expected to be between 0...+6 degrees, while during the day it will rise to +3...+9, with possible highs of +12 degrees in the south.
Despite the possibility of snow cover forming, experts note that it will be very insignificant and will last at most one day. According to Natalia Ptukhа, by December 13 Ukraine will experience a brief 'winter' episode in the northeast, but without stable snow cover.
“In the south, abnormally mild weather will persist, confirming the overall trend this December.” - Natalia Ptukhа
However, by December 13 in Western Ukraine, temperatures at night may drop to -6 degrees. Thus, December in Ukraine demonstrates significant temperature fluctuations and diverse weather conditions, characteristic of the transition from autumn to winter.
These weather changes indicate that climatic conditions in Ukraine are becoming more unpredictable, which can affect various spheres of life, including agriculture, energy security, and the everyday lives of the population. It is crucial to monitor weather forecasts to be prepared for rapid temperature and precipitation changes, especially in the context of the winter period that lies ahead.