Ukraine Weather Outlook: May 18–24
Ukraine’s state weather service, Ukrhydrometcenter, has issued its weekly forecast, as shared by Glavkom. The report breaks down daily temperatures and precipitation levels across all regions. This forecast is especially relevant for farmers planning fieldwork and residents organizing outdoor activities during a period of variable spring weather.
Day-by-Day Breakdown
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Monday, May 18:
- North: Overnight lows of 11–14°C, daytime highs of 19–23°C, with possible brief showers and thunderstorms.
- South: Overnight lows of 11–13°C, daytime highs of 20–22°C, also expecting short-lived rain and storms.
- West: Overnight lows of 7–13°C, daytime highs of 17–22°C, accompanied by scattered showers and thunderstorms.
- East: Overnight lows of 11–15°C, daytime highs of 20–25°C, with variable cloud cover.
- Center: Overnight lows of 11–14°C, daytime highs of 20–22°C, possible brief rain and thunderstorms.
- Kyiv: Overnight lows of 11–13°C, daytime highs of 20–22°C, with scattered showers and thunderstorms.
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Tuesday, May 19:
- North: Overnight lows of 11–13°C, daytime highs of 25–27°C, partly cloudy.
- South: Overnight lows of 11–13°C, daytime highs of 22–25°C, possible brief showers and thunderstorms.
- West: Overnight lows of 7–11°C, daytime highs of 19–22°C, with heavy rain or downpours and thunderstorms.
- East: Overnight lows of 13–17°C, daytime highs of 25–28°C, sunny and mostly clear.
- Center: Overnight lows of 11–14°C, daytime highs of 22–26°C, with scattered showers and thunderstorms.
- Kyiv: Overnight lows of 12–14°C, daytime highs of 22–24°C, partly cloudy.
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Wednesday, May 20:
- North: Overnight lows of 13–15°C, daytime highs of 24–26°C, possible brief showers and thunderstorms.
- South: Overnight lows of 13–15°C, daytime highs of 22–26°C, also with short-lived rain.
- West: Overnight lows of 7–11°C, daytime highs of 20–24°C, with scattered showers and thunderstorms.
- East: Overnight lows of 15–18°C, daytime highs of 26–28°C, variable cloudiness with no precipitation.
- Center: Overnight lows of 13–16°C, daytime highs of 22–26°C, with scattered showers and thunderstorms.
- Kyiv: Overnight lows of 12–14°C, daytime highs of 22–24°C, partly cloudy with brief rain.
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Thursday, May 21:
- North: Overnight lows of 13–15°C, daytime highs of 25–27°C, moderate rain.
- South: Overnight lows of 15–17°C, daytime highs of 21–26°C, partly cloudy.
- West: Overnight lows of 11–13°C, daytime highs of 20–23°C, moderate rain.
- East: Overnight lows of 15–17°C, daytime highs of 24–29°C, variable cloudiness with no precipitation.
- Center: Overnight lows of 14–17°C, daytime highs of 24–27°C, with brief showers.
- Kyiv: Overnight lows of 14–16°C, daytime highs of 25–27°C, partly cloudy with moderate rain.
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Friday, May 22:
- North: Overnight lows of 15–17°C, daytime highs of 26–29°C, variable cloudiness.
- South: Overnight lows of 15–18°C, daytime highs of 21–26°C, brief showers and thunderstorms.
- West: Overnight lows of 13–15°C, daytime highs of 21–25°C, variable cloudiness.
- East: Overnight lows of 16–18°C, daytime highs of 26–30°C, variable cloudiness with no precipitation.
- Center: Overnight lows of 15–18°C, daytime highs of 22–26°C, with brief showers and thunderstorms.
- Kyiv: Overnight lows of 15–17°C, daytime highs of 26–28°C, partly cloudy with brief rain.
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Saturday, May 23:
- North: Overnight lows of 14–16°C, daytime highs of 21–25°C, partly cloudy.
- South: Overnight lows of 15–19°C, daytime highs of 23–27°C, brief showers and thunderstorms.
- West: Overnight lows of 13–15°C, daytime highs of 19–24°C, partly cloudy with no precipitation.
- East: Overnight lows of 16–18°C, daytime highs of 25–28°C, with brief showers and thunderstorms.
- Center: Overnight lows of 15–18°C, daytime highs of 20–24°C, partly cloudy.
- Kyiv: Overnight lows of 13–15°C, daytime highs of 22–24°C, partly cloudy.
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Sunday, May 24:
- North: Overnight lows of 9–12°C, daytime highs of 22–25°C, variable cloudiness with no precipitation.
- South: Overnight lows of 12–15°C, daytime highs of 24–27°C, sunny.
- West: Overnight lows of 8–11°C, daytime highs of 19–22°C, partly cloudy.
- East: Overnight lows of 11–14°C, daytime highs of 23–26°C, variable cloudiness, possible brief showers and thunderstorms.
- Center: Overnight lows of 10–13°C, daytime highs of 23–26°C, mostly sunny.
- Kyiv: Overnight lows of 11–13°C, daytime highs of 23–25°C, variable cloudiness with no precipitation.
The week ahead shows fluctuating temperatures and varying precipitation, which could impact agriculture and daily life. Rain and thunderstorm periods may be crucial for farmers scheduling field operations, while warmer days might encourage outdoor leisure activities. Staying informed about the weather remains key, especially given the current climate instability. Accurate forecasts will help citizens plan their work and relaxation over the coming days.
As the weather conditions continue to fluctuate, it's important to stay informed about potential rain and thunderstorms expected across the country. For a detailed analysis of the storm risks and weather patterns as reported by the State Hydrometeorological Center, you can read more about the upcoming weather challenges in this related article.