Today, August 18, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine, with rain and thunderstorms in some regions. This is reported by 'Glavkom' with reference to the Ukrhydrometcenter.
In most central regions, at night, and in Transcarpathia, Kyiv, Sumy, during the day in Kharkiv, Odesa, and Mykolaiv regions, short-term rain and thunderstorms are expected; no precipitation in other areas. The wind is mainly northwestern, 7-12 m/s. Temperature at night is 11-16°, during the day 19-24°; in the south and southeast of the country, at night 14-19°, during the day 27-32°.
At night in Kyiv region, short-term rain is expected in places, during the day without precipitation. The wind is northwestern, 7-12 m/s. Temperature at night is 11-16°, during the day 19-24°; in Kyiv at night 14-16°, during the day 21-23°.
It's worth noting that in 2025, Ukraine is experiencing the effects of climate change: winter is shortening, the number of hot days and tropical nights is increasing, and the risk of dust storms and heat strokes is rising, especially in large cities.
This article about the weather in Ukraine conveys the forecast from the Weather Center. Cloudy weather with short-term rains and thunderstorms is expected in most regions. Air temperature at night and during the day will vary depending on the region. Climate changes in Ukraine related to rising temperatures and an increase in the number of hot days in the country's cities are also mentioned.