Kharkiv's Climate
Kharkiv lies in northeastern Ukraine, deep inland on the steppe plain, and has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are warm, with daytime highs usually 24–28°C, sometimes above 32°C, and frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Winters (December–February) are cold, with temperatures often below 0°C, snow cover and cold spells dropping to -15°C or lower. Spring and autumn are cool transitional seasons with fast-changing weather and scattered rain. Precipitation is fairly even through the year, peaking in summer.