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Donets Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Nearly Cloudless Day Ahead

A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.

Warmest Saturday at 15° · coldest night tonight at -1°

The short of it: Donets weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 3 °C (37 °F) with mostly clear skies, feeling like -1 °C (30 °F). Today’s high 4 °C (39 °F), low -1 °C (29 °F). Chance of rain 30% in the next 24 hours, about 0.2 mm (0.01 in). Notices: frost warning. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 11:00 local time.

DONETS, Sunday. — Donets may look for an overcast sky this day, with the mercury climbing to about 4° before sinking to -1° by night. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Donets is 5°. Winds are light from the W, gusting to 13 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Saturday looks the finest at near 15°, while tonight will be the coldest at -1°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 18 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Donets brings highs near 5°, lows of 0° and about 33 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 28°, January the coldest at -7°, and July the wettest with 53 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. The best months to ride in are May and September.

The sun is up 9 h 27 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 108 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowMostly clear3°-1°6 km/h–
12 PMMostly clear4°-1°6 km/h–
1 PMMostly clear4°-1°7 km/h–
2 PMPartly cloudy4°0°6 km/h–
3 PMOvercast3°-1°6 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy3°-1°4 km/h–
5 PMOvercast2°-1°3 km/h–
6 PMOvercast2°-1°4 km/h–
7 PMOvercast2°-1°4 km/h–
8 PMOvercast2°-1°4 km/h–
9 PMOvercast2°-1°4 km/h–
10 PMOvercast2°-1°4 km/h–
11 PMOvercast2°-1°4 km/h–
12 AMPartly cloudy2°-2°4 km/h–
1 AMOvercast2°-2°4 km/h–
2 AMOvercast2°-1°5 km/h–
3 AMOvercast2°-1°5 km/h0.1 mm
4 AMLight rain2°-1°5 km/h0.1 mm
5 AMOvercast2°-1°5 km/h–
6 AMOvercast2°-1°5 km/h–
7 AMOvercast2°-1°5 km/h–
8 AMOvercast2°-1°5 km/h–
9 AMOvercast3°0°5 km/h–
10 AMOvercast4°0°5 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): overcast, high 4°, low -1°, dry, gusts to 14 km/h. Sun up 6:33 AM, down 4:00 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Almanac · Donets Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Donets, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
8° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus December
5° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 0 min
Average wind
13 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 8° from October to about 5°, with nights near 0°. Rain is modest, about 33 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Donets in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Donets by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-7°40 mm13 km/h8 h 35 min✦✦
February0°-7°31 mm14 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
March5°-2°34 mm14 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
April15°5°30 mm13 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
May22°11°42 mm12 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
June25°14°51 mm10 km/h16 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
July28°16°53 mm9 km/h15 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
August27°15°33 mm9 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
September21°10°33 mm10 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October13°4°36 mm11 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
November5°0°33 mm13 km/h9 h 0 min✦✦✦
December0°-5°42 mm13 km/h8 h 10 min✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Donets

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Donets today?

Right now it is 3 °C (37 °F) with mostly clear skies; it feels like -1 °C (30 °F). Today’s high is 4 °C (39 °F) and tonight’s low -1 °C (29 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 30%, with 0.2 mm (0.01 in) expected.

Will it rain in Donets this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 18 mm (0.71 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Saturday.

Are there any weather warnings for Donets?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost warning.

What is the warmest month in Donets?

July, with an average high of 28 °C (82 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -7 °C (20 °F). The wettest month is July (53 mm (2.1 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Donets?

May and September. May brings highs near 22 °C (71 °F) and about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain; September highs near 21 °C (69 °F) and 33 mm (1.3 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Donets?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AndriyivkaKharkiv5 km NE5°-1°32 mm
SlobozhanskeKharkiv10 km NNW5°0°34 mm
BalakliyaKharkiv21 km ESE5°-1°29 mm
ZmiyivKharkiv26 km NW5°-1°35 mm
ZlatopilKharkiv29 km WSW5°-1°35 mm
EskharKharkiv32 km N5°0°34 mm
MalynivkaKharkiv34 km NNE5°0°34 mm
ChuhuyivKharkiv37 km NNE5°0°34 mm

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