Climate - Lviv (Ukraine)

The climate of Lviv (or Lvov) is moderately continental, with very cold winters, in which the temperature is often below freezing, and pleasantly warm summers.
The city is located in the west of Ukraine, not too far from the border with Poland, and at an altitude of 280 meters. We are in the historical region of Galicia.
Precipitation is more abundant than in the rest of Ukraine, and in winter it often occurs in the form of snow, while the wettest period is from May to August, when it can occur in the form of thunderstorm.
Winter is cold and gray. In periods of stable weather, fog can form.
Sometimes there can be cold spells from Siberia, which were once more frequent and during which the temperature can drop to -20 °C (-4 °F) or even below. The coldest record is -29.5 °C (-21.1 °F) and was set in February 1956.
In summer, temperatures are generally pleasant and are suitable for outdoor activities, although rains and thunderstorms can sometimes occur.
Every now and then, there can be hot periods, usually of short duration, during which the temperature can reach or exceed 32/33 °C (90/91 °F). The records are around 35 °C (95 °F).

Lviv - Climate data

In Lviv, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of -2.8 °C (27.0 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 19.2 °C (66.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Lviv, precipitation amounts to 780 millimeters (30.7 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 45 mm (1.8 in) in the driest months (January, February) to 100 mm (3.9 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.
In Lviv, there are on average around 1805 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Lviv - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2018

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Lviv is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -2.8 °C (27 °F), with a minimum of -5.5 °C (22.1 °F) and a maximum of 0 °C (32 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -18.5 °C (-1 °F). However, it dropped to -28.3 °C (-18.9 °F) in January 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 8 °C (46 °F). However, it reached 13.8 °C (56.8 °F) in January 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 24% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In February, the weather in Lviv is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -1.6 °C (29 °F), with a minimum of -4.9 °C (23.1 °F) and a maximum of 1.6 °C (34.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -16.5 °C (2.5 °F). However, it dropped to -28.5 °C (-19.3 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 10.5 °C (50.5 °F). However, it reached 16.9 °C (62.4 °F) in February 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 28% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In March, the weather in Lviv is usually cold. The average temperature is of 2.7 °C (37 °F), with a minimum of -1.4 °C (29.5 °F) and a maximum of 6.7 °C (44.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -10.5 °C (13 °F). However, it dropped to -22 °C (-7.6 °F) in March 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16.5 °C (62 °F). However, it reached 21.1 °C (70 °F) in March 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 30% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In April, the weather in Lviv is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.1 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 3.9 °C (39.1 °F) and a maximum of 14.2 °C (57.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (27 °F). However, it dropped to -7.3 °C (18.9 °F) in April 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F) in April 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.

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In May, the weather in Lviv is usually mild. The average temperature is of 14.1 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 8.6 °C (47.4 °F) and a maximum of 19.6 °C (67.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F). However, it dropped to -4.9 °C (23.2 °F) in May 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (81 °F). However, it reached 30.2 °C (86.4 °F) in May 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In June, the weather in Lviv is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.2 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 11.8 °C (53.2 °F) and a maximum of 22.7 °C (72.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (42.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1.7 °C (35.1 °F) in June 2000.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F). However, it reached 32.9 °C (91.2 °F) in June 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Lviv is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.2 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 13.8 °C (56.9 °F) and a maximum of 24.6 °C (76.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.2 °C (41.4 °F) in July 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F). However, it reached 34.1 °C (93.4 °F) in July 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In August, the weather in Lviv is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.7 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 13.2 °C (55.7 °F) and a maximum of 24.3 °C (75.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (45 °F). However, it dropped to 4.6 °C (40.3 °F) in August 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F). However, it reached 35.6 °C (96.1 °F) in August 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In September, the weather in Lviv is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.8 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 8.8 °C (47.9 °F) and a maximum of 18.8 °C (65.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -0.8 °C (30.6 °F) in September 2002.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F). However, it reached 34.6 °C (94.3 °F) in September 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In October, the weather in Lviv is usually mild. The average temperature is of 8.7 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 4.4 °C (39.9 °F) and a maximum of 12.9 °C (55.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (25.5 °F). However, it dropped to -13.2 °C (8.2 °F) in October 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C (72 °F). However, it reached 25.6 °C (78.1 °F) in October 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In November, the weather in Lviv is usually cold. The average temperature is of 3.5 °C (38 °F), with a minimum of 0.4 °C (32.8 °F) and a maximum of 6.6 °C (43.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -7.5 °C (18 °F). However, it dropped to -16.8 °C (1.8 °F) in November 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C (60.5 °F). However, it reached 21.6 °C (70.9 °F) in November 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 21% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In December, the weather in Lviv is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -1.4 °C (29 °F), with a minimum of -4 °C (24.7 °F) and a maximum of 1.2 °C (34.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -15.5 °C (4.5 °F). However, it dropped to -24.1 °C (-11.4 °F) in December 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 9 °C (48 °F). However, it reached 13.5 °C (56.3 °F) in December 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 10 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 1 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 15% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.