On February 20, Ukraine is set to experience a significant drop in temperatures, with nighttime lows ranging from -5°C to -11°C. Daytime temperatures will remain slightly below zero in many regions, while southern areas may see a brief rise above freezing.
Snow, sleet, and rain are anticipated in central and eastern parts of the country, depending on local temperatures. The forecast indicates a mix of cloudy skies and occasional clear spells.
- In Kyiv, expect cloudy conditions with temperatures dropping to -12°C overnight and reaching a high of -2°C during the day.
- Lviv will see similar weather, with nighttime temperatures around -8°C and daytime highs of -1°C.
- In Lutsk, the temperature will fall to -13°C overnight, with a daytime high of -2°C.
- Rivne will also experience cloudy skies, with nighttime temperatures dipping to -13°C and daytime highs of -2°C.
- In Ternopil, expect a low of -10°C at night and a high of -2°C during the day.
- Khmelnytskyi will have nighttime temperatures around -10°C and daytime highs of -2°C.
- In Ivano-Frankivsk, temperatures will range from -8°C at night to -1°C during the day.
- Uzhhorod will see temperatures around -2°C overnight and a daytime high of +5°C, with rain and wet snow.
- Chernivtsi will have nighttime temperatures of -8°C and daytime highs of -1°C.
- Vinnytsia is expected to see temperatures between -9°C and -2°C, with cloudy conditions.
- In Zhytomyr, nighttime temperatures will drop to -13°C, with daytime highs of -2°C.
- In Chernihiv, expect temperatures from -13°C to -3°C.
- Cherkasy will see nighttime lows of -9°C and daytime highs of -2°C with snow.
- Kropyvnytskyi will experience nighttime temperatures of -7°C and a daytime high of -1°C, with light snow.
- Poltava will have cloudy skies and temperatures ranging from -8°C to -2°C, with snow expected.
- Odessa will see temperatures of -2°C overnight and a high of +5°C during the day.
- In Kherson, expect nighttime temperatures of -2°C and daytime highs of -6°C.
- Mykolaiv will have cloudy conditions with temperatures around -2°C at night and +5°C during the day.
- Zaporizhzhia will see temperatures of -2°C overnight and +6°C during the day.
- In Sumy, expect nighttime lows of -13°C and daytime highs of -3°C.
- Kharkiv will experience nighttime temperatures around -7°C and daytime highs of 0°C, with wet snow and rain.
- Dnipro will see temperatures of -4°C at night and +4°C during the day, with snow.
- Simferopol will have cloudy conditions with light wet snow, with temperatures ranging from 1°C to +11°C.
- Kramatorsk will see nighttime temperatures of -5°C and daytime highs of +4°C.
- Severodonetsk will experience nighttime lows of -6°C and daytime highs of +2°C.
February 20: Feast Day and Traditions
February 20 marks the feast day of Saint Leo, Bishop of Catania. According to local traditions, if it snows on this day, a prolonged winter is expected.
Ukraine is bracing for colder weather on February 20, with significant drops in temperatures across various regions. Snow and mixed precipitation are forecasted in central and eastern areas, while southern regions may experience milder conditions.