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title: "Heat and mist: forecasters give weather forecast for August 15 in Ukraine"
description: "🇺🇦 On August 15, hot weather without rain is expected in Ukraine. In Zakarpattia up to +33°C, in the east up to +25°C. The anticyclone is gradually weakening, but by the middle of next week forecasters promise a sharp cooling. ⛈️🌡️"
date: 2026-08-15T04:06:05.000Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/heat-and-mist-forecasters-give-weather-forecast-for-august-15-in-ukraine
tags: [ukraine-weather, heatwave, ukrgidrometcenter, august-2026, climate]
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Heat and mist: forecasters give weather forecast for August 15 in Ukraine

![Woman in blue dress walks past mist cooling system on city alley on hot day August 15 in Ukraine](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/15/prognoz-pogody-ukraina-15-avgusta-2026-zhara/prognoz-pogody-ukraina-15-avgusta-2026-zhara-1.webp)

## 🎯 Key Points

- On August 15, warm weather up to +33°C without precipitation is expected in Ukraine.
- Temperatures in Zakarpattia will be higher than in the eastern regions.
- A sharp cooling is forecast from the middle of next week.
- The influence of the anticyclone is gradually decreasing.

On August 15, 2026, Ukraine is expected to continue a period of warm weather caused by the influence of an anticyclone. According to forecasts from the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center published in the media, there will be slight cloudiness across the country, and precipitation is not expected. Air currents will be variable in direction with speeds ranging from 3 to 8 m/s, creating comfortable conditions for ventilation but not leading to strong winds.

### Temperature anomalies and regional differences

Forecasters note a significant spread in temperature readings depending on geographical location. While daytime highs in the eastern and northeastern regions will range between 20–25°C, in western regions, particularly Zakarpattia, air temperatures may reach 30–33°C. In central Ukraine, daytime temperatures are expected to rise to 23–28°C. Thus, for residents of western regions, this day will be one of the hottest in recent weeks.

### Influence of the anticyclone on atmospheric conditions

The main factor determining the weather on August 15 remains the anticyclone, although its influence is gradually beginning to wane. This means that the current stable weather—without rain and with a clear sky—is a temporary phenomenon. A decrease in high-pressure influence may lead to changes in weather conditions in the future, but for now, it guarantees dry and sunny weather.

### Forecast for the coming days: sharp cooling

Despite the return of heat in mid-August, forecasters warn of an imminent change in the climate situation. Starting from the middle of next week, a sharp cooling and significant drop in air temperature are predicted. This contrasting change in weather conditions requires the population to be prepared for temperature fluctuations, which may be noticeable for health, especially for people with chronic illnesses.

### Contradictory data

There are minor discrepancies in forecast details across various sources. While RBK-Ukraine and the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center focus on the current day (August 15) and the return of heat, other sources, such as Obozrevatel, are already providing forecasts for Wednesday, August 16, indicating slight cloudiness and temperatures up to +32 degrees. This creates a picture where the peak of the heat may shift from Friday to Saturday, or high temperatures may persist for several consecutive days before the promised cooling arrives.

## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification

- [Strong heat returns to Ukraine: what the weather will be in the regions on August 15](https://tsn.ua/ru/ukrayina/v-ukrainu-vozvraschaetsya-silnaya-zhara-kakoy-budet-pogoda-v-oblastyah-15-avgusta-3149048.html) - Подтверждает информацию о возвращении жары и температурных показателях.
- [Slight cloudiness and +32 degrees: forecasters give weather forecast for Wednesday, August 16](https://www.obozrevatel.com/novosti-obschestvo/nebolshaya-oblachnost-i-32-gradusa-sinoptiki-dali-prognoz-pogodyi-na-sredu-16-avgusta.htm) - Подтверждает прогноз на ближайшие дни и отсутствие осадков.

## ❓ FAQ

### Q: Will it rain in Ukraine on August 15?
**A:** No, precipitation is not forecast; slight cloudiness is expected.

### Q: What temperature is expected in Zakarpattia?
**A:** In Zakarpattia, daytime highs will reach 30–33°C.

### Q: When is cooling expected in Ukraine?
**A:** Forecasters predict a sharp cooling starting from the middle of next week.