Ukraine. The weather was favorable for growing late crops

It was hot in late July and early August, only recent days witnessed some decrease in air temperatures.  The weather was favorable for growing late crops, high air temperatures accelerated their development this past month, UkrAgroConsult reports.

Farmers continue harvesting early grains.

Precipitation in the form of heavy downpours occurred in most of the country, though it was absolutely dry in some areas.

Weather forecast for August 10-15:

- Precipitation (2-10 mm) in the form of rain with rain and thunderstorms (possibly with hail) is expected in most of the country. It will be dry in the central and southern regions;

- Air temperatures will be +24 … +26°C in the daytime, +13 … +15°C at night in the West; +26 … +28°C in the daytime, +16… +18°C at night in the North; +32 … +34°C in the daytime, +18 … +20°C at night in the East; +28 … +30°C in the daytime, +16… +18°C at night in Central Ukraine; +30 … +32°C in the daytime, +20 … +22°C at night in the South.