Poltava
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When to go: Poltava month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Poltava are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 20–26°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), January the coldest (average low -6°C), and December the wettest (about 64 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.3 | -5.8 | 50 | 2.8 |
| February | 1.3 | -5.2 | 39 | 4.6 |
| March | 7.7 | -1.0 | 40 | 6.9 |
| April | 15.4 | 5.0 | 51 | 9.5 |
| May | 20.4 | 9.8 | 62 | 11.8 |
| June | 25.8 | 15.4 | 52 | 13.1 |
| July | 27.5 | 16.9 | 60 | 13.3 |
| August | 27.7 | 16.7 | 44 | 12.3 |
| September | 21.6 | 11.5 | 39 | 9.6 |
| October | 14.2 | 6.0 | 49 | 6.6 |
| November | 6.1 | 0.7 | 54 | 3.5 |
| December | 1.8 | -2.4 | 64 | 1.7 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1174
It is still unknown when Poltava was founded, although the town was not attested before 1174.
- Documented history · 1999
However, municipal authorities chose to celebrate the city's 1100th anniversary in 1999.
- Documented history · 1974
As part of the 800th anniversary of Poltava celebrations, in 1974, the Urozhai Stadium was reopened after a six year of renovations.
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- THE 10 BEST Poltava Sights & Historical Landmarks
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- Battle of Poltava - Wikipedia
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01 · OverviewPoltava, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Poltava took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Poltava
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Poltava
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Poltava
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Poltava
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Poltava
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01 · Q&AWhere is Poltava located and what are its coordinates?
Poltava is situated in Ukraine at geographic coordinates 49.5892, 34.5537, with an elevation of 156 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Poltava?
Poltava has a recorded population of approximately 279,593 and observes the Europe/Kyiv time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Poltava?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Poltava include Ukrainian, RU-UA, ROM, Polish, Hungarian, with UAH used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Poltava?
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