Snow and rain: weather features in Ukraine on January 7
On January 7, weather conditions are forecast to change across Ukraine: significant snowfall is expected in western Ukraine, and rain and sleet in other regions. There will be no frosts; air temperatures will fluctuate around zero or slightly higher.
Western Ukraine
Snowfalls will be observed in western territories, including Lviv, Lutsk, Rivne, Ternopil, Khmelnytskyi, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Uzhhorod. At night, the temperature will drop to -5°C, and during the day it will fluctuate at -1°C.
Central Ukraine
In Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Cherkasy, Chernihiv, and Poltava, wet snow and rain should be expected. At night, the temperature will vary from -3°C to +2°C, and during the day it will rise to +4…+1°C. Cloudy weather will also dominate these regions, with light rain possible in some areas.
Southern Ukraine
In Odessa, Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Zaporizhia, daytime temperatures will range from +5°C to +9°C. Rainy weather with cloudy skies is forecast, and at night the temperature will range from +5°C to +8°C. No snowfall is expected, but rain may cover all coastal cities.
East and southeast of Ukraine
In Kharkiv, Dnipro, Simferopol, Kramatorsk, and Severodonetsk, the daytime temperature will be +3…+7°C. The weather will also remain cloudy, and rain or sleet is not ruled out. At night, the thermometer will show +1°C to +5°C, with possible slight precipitation.
Kyiv
It will also be cloudy in the capital: the temperature at night will be -2°C, and during the day – 0°C. Wet snow and rain are expected, creating dangerous road conditions.
Forecasters have issued a 24-hour forecast, predicting worsening weather conditions across several regions. Precipitation and wet snow are expected, along with the risk of icy roads.
In January 2026, atmospheric processes are expected to intensify, potentially leading to sharp temperature fluctuations, frequent thaws, and unstable snow cover. In general, a significant increase in precipitation is predicted for January, 20-40% above normal.
