Horlivka climate
Horlivka (Ukraine) has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa). The average temperature over the year is 8 °C47 °F, and about 538 mm21 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Horlivka climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −326 | −1015 | −620 | 502.0 | 30 |
| Feb | −229 | −916 | −522 | 391.5 | 26 |
| Mar | 542 | −425 | 133 | 411.6 | 25 |
| Apr | 1457 | 236 | 847 | 421.6 | 7 |
| May | 2170 | 1049 | 1560 | 512.0 | 0 |
| Jun | 2679 | 1457 | 2068 | 612.4 | 0 |
| Jul | 2985 | 1762 | 2373 | 562.2 | 0 |
| Aug | 2985 | 1661 | 2373 | 321.2 | 0 |
| Sep | 2272 | 1050 | 1661 | 381.5 | 0 |
| Oct | 1456 | 337 | 847 | 401.6 | 7 |
| Nov | 541 | −228 | 135 | 431.7 | 19 |
| Dec | −130 | −720 | −425 | 471.8 | 27 |
| Year | 2985 | −1015 | 847 | 53821 | 142 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 94% | 81% | 1.0 | 8:45 |
| Feb | 92% | 77% | 1.9 | 10:08 |
| Mar | 83% | 71% | 3.1 | 11:45 |
| Apr | 74% | 64% | 4.4 | 13:36 |
| May | 70% | 58% | 5.9 | 15:11 |
| Jun | 62% | 55% | 6.4 | 16:04 |
| Jul | 56% | 51% | 6.2 | 15:42 |
| Aug | 50% | 44% | 5.6 | 14:19 |
| Sep | 58% | 54% | 4.0 | 12:30 |
| Oct | 72% | 65% | 2.3 | 10:43 |
| Nov | 85% | 75% | 1.1 | 9:08 |
| Dec | 92% | 83% | 0.7 | 8:21 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Horlivka is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 29 °C85 °F and a low of 17 °C62 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average −3 °C26 °F and lows −10 °C15 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 29.5 °C53.1 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 538 mm21 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is June (61 mm2.4 in), the driest is August (32 mm1.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 50% in August to 94% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 44%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in July to 14 km/h (9 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 8.3 hours in December to 16.1 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–March, when the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm (deepest in February, about 19 cm).
Best time to visit Horlivka
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–September: average highs of 21 °C70 °F to 29 °C85 °F with 32 mm1.2 in to 61 mm2.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of −3 °C26 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Horlivka
- Winter (December–February) — highs −326 to −1 °C30 °F, lows −1015 to −7 °C20 °F, about 45 mm1.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack a winter coat, hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 542 to 21 °C70 °F, lows −425 to 10 °C49 °F, about 44 mm1.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2679 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 1457 to 17 °C62 °F, about 49 mm1.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 541 to 22 °C72 °F, lows −228 to 10 °C50 °F, about 40 mm1.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Horlivka compares
Compared with Makiyivka, about 29 km to the south, Horlivka is on average 0.5 °C1 °F cooler and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in January (0.8 °C1.5 °F cooler).
Of the 41 places in Ukraine covered by World Climates, Horlivka is the 31st warmest by annual mean temperature and the 26th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Ukraine climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Belgorod (Russia, Dfa), Staryy Oskol (Russia, Dfb) and Pinsk (Belarus, Dfb).
Nearby places
- Makiyivka 29 km · 9 °C48 °F · 529 mm21 in
- Donetsk 35 km · 9 °C48 °F · 530 mm21 in
- Kramatorsk 58 km · 9 °C49 °F · 542 mm21 in
- Alchevsk 61 km · 9 °C47 °F · 536 mm21 in
- Slovyansk 68 km · 9 °C49 °F · 559 mm22 in
- Luhansk 100 km · 9 °C49 °F · 520 mm20 in
- Taganrog 136 km · 12 °C53 °F · 510 mm20 in
- Mariupol 139 km · 11 °C52 °F · 508 mm20 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Horlivka?
July is the warmest month in Horlivka, with an average high of 29 °C (85 °F) and an average low of 17 °C (62 °F).
What is the coldest month in Horlivka?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of -3 °C (26 °F) and an average low of -10 °C (15 °F).
When does it rain the most in Horlivka?
June is the wettest month with about 61 mm (2.4 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 32 mm (1.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Horlivka?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May–September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 180 m, while Horlivka lies at about 245 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by −0.4 °C0.8 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.