On September 24, Ukraine will see predominantly cloudy weather with precipitation and localized thunderstorm fronts. According to the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center, as reported by RBC-Ukraine, moderate rains are expected across the country, except in the western regions, while in some areas precipitation will intensify to heavy levels. This is a continuation of the wet and cool period characteristic of late September, when atmospheric fronts actively shift from west to east.
Regional Precipitation Features
The most intense rainfall is forecast for Kyiv and Chernihiv Oblasts, as well as overnight and in the central regions, excluding Vinnytsia Oblast. Thunderstorms are possible in some of these areas. The western part of the country will be in a calmer zone with moderate precipitation and no significant thunderstorm activity. Thus, the contrast between the west and the center/north will be noticeable within a single day.
Wind and Temperature Background
The wind will be westerly and southwesterly at 7–12 m/s, although on the Left Bank gusts may reach 15–20 m/s, creating a sensation of additional cooling. Daytime air temperatures will range from 11 to 16 degrees, with the southern part of the country warming up to 19 degrees, while in the Carpathians the thermometer will drop to 7–12 degrees. Overall, a slight temperature decrease is expected compared to the previous days.
Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast
In the capital and the surrounding oblast, the day will be cloudy. Thunderstorms are expected in parts of the oblast, consistent with the overall picture for the central regions. Kyiv residents should take into account the possibility of localized downpours and gusty winds when planning evening walks and car trips.
Contradictory Data
When cross-checking with primary sources, a discrepancy in chronology was identified. The summary for September 24 is based on data from the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center, as reported by RBC-Ukraine, while some available publications (including Interfax, UNN, and TSN) contain forecasts for September 21–22 with a similar picture — rain, thunderstorms, and strengthening winds. In other words, the trend of a "wet and cool end of September" is confirmed by several outlets, but the exact figures for temperature and wind gusts on September 24 are recorded primarily in the RBC-Ukraine summary. Differences in forecast dates between sources are explained by the fact that meteorological summaries are updated daily, and earlier publications described adjacent days of the same weather period.
Context: First Snow in the High Carpathians
Particular attention should be paid to the situation in the highlands of the Carpathians: on September 22, the temperature on Mount Pop Ivan dropped to −1 degree, and a thin layer of snow formed in some places — effectively the first snow of the season. This underscores that in the mountainous areas, autumn arrives noticeably earlier than in the flat part of the country, and by late September, frosts and snowfall are possible there, while the lowlands experience rainy but frost-free days.
