Weather forecast for the weekend of December 13-14, 2023
The weather for the weekend of December 13-14, 2023, in Ukraine is expected to be wet and cold. On Saturday night, light rain and snow are forecasted for most parts of the territory, except for the southwest. In the Left Bank region, wind gusts may reach 15-20 m/s, causing some inconveniences for residents.
Temperature readings in the northeast and east of Ukraine will range from 1 to 6 degrees below zero. At the same time, in the west and south of the country, daytime temperatures will rise to 1-6 degrees above zero. In Kyiv on December 13, temperatures will be within 0-2 degrees below zero, while in the region temperatures will range from 2 degrees above zero to 3 degrees below zero.
Forecast for Sunday and Monday
On Sunday and Monday, rain and wet snow are expected, and in the eastern regions, there may be snow on Monday. Thus, the weather for the weekend will not only be cold but also humid, which may affect residents' plans.
These weather conditions are part of a general trend: meteorological winter in Ukraine has shifted approximately by a month. Forecasts suggest that the winter of 2025-2026 will be warmer than the climatic norm by 1-2 degrees, though periods of severe frosts up to -20-25 degrees are not excluded, mainly in January and the first half of February.
The significance of this information is that changes in weather conditions may impact the daily lives of residents, particularly on:
- transport
- energy supply
- planning weekend activities
Moreover, long-term forecasts indicate prolonged climate changes in Ukraine, which may have far-reaching consequences for the economy and ecology of the country, as well as necessitate adaptation to new weather realities.