Donetsk weather in July
In July, Donetsk sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 17°C, with 46 mm of rain across 8 wet days and about 15.5 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 27°C in the first days to 29°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 49% of the time in July, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 15 h 48 min at the start of July to 14 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Donetsk's 2nd-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Donetsk's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 17°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 46 mm
- 8 wet days
- Daylight
- 15 h 30 min
- 4:40 AM – 8:11 PM
- Cloud cover
- 43%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.11 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.3
- out of 10
Donetsk is town in Rostov Oblast, Russia.
- Density
- 454/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1681
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Highs climb over the month, from about 27°C in the first days to 29°C by the end.
A typical July day in Donetsk reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 17°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 23°C and 34°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 2°C warmer than June and on par with August.
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| Avg high (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 16 |
| 2 | 27 | 16 |
| 3 | 27 | 16 |
| 4 | 28 | 16 |
| 5 | 28 | 17 |
| 6 | 28 | 17 |
| 7 | 28 | 17 |
| 8 | 28 | 17 |
| 9 | 28 | 17 |
| 10 | 28 | 17 |
| 11 | 28 | 17 |
| 12 | 28 | 17 |
| 13 | 28 | 17 |
| 14 | 28 | 17 |
| 15 | 29 | 17 |
| 16 | 29 | 17 |
| 17 | 29 | 17 |
| 18 | 29 | 17 |
| 19 | 29 | 17 |
| 20 | 29 | 17 |
| 21 | 29 | 17 |
| 22 | 29 | 17 |
| 23 | 29 | 17 |
| 24 | 29 | 17 |
| 25 | 29 | 18 |
| 26 | 29 | 18 |
| 27 | 29 | 18 |
| 28 | 29 | 18 |
| 29 | 29 | 18 |
| 30 | 29 | 18 |
| 31 | 29 | 17 |
How July really feels in Donetsk
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
July sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Donetsk weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 1st-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -2° / -7° | 40 | 9.2 | 7.1 | 8.6 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -0° / -7° | 35 | 8.1 | 6.1 | 9.9 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 6° / -2° | 40 | 9.6 | 4.7 | 11.6 | 0.6 |
| Apr | 15° / 5° | 46 | 8.8 | 0.4 | 13.4 | 4.5 |
| May | 22° / 10° | 57 | 9.8 | 0 | 15 | 6.7 |
| Jun | 26° / 15° | 51 | 9.4 | 0 | 15.8 | 6.8 |
| Jul | 29° / 17° | 46 | 8 | 0 | 15.5 | 6.3 |
| Aug | 28° / 16° | 33 | 5.1 | 0 | 14.1 | 6.9 |
| Sep | 22° / 10° | 41 | 6.5 | 0 | 12.4 | 7.2 |
| Oct | 14° / 5° | 40 | 7.3 | 0.4 | 10.6 | 4.2 |
| Nov | 5° / -1° | 35 | 7 | 2.2 | 9 | 0.4 |
| Dec | -0° / -5° | 42 | 8.6 | 6 | 8.2 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 49% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 30%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 |
| Cloudier (%) | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65 | 35 |
| 2 | 66 | 34 |
| 3 | 66 | 34 |
| 4 | 67 | 33 |
| 5 | 67 | 33 |
| 6 | 69 | 31 |
| 7 | 69 | 31 |
| 8 | 70 | 30 |
| 9 | 70 | 30 |
| 10 | 70 | 30 |
| 11 | 70 | 30 |
| 12 | 70 | 30 |
| 13 | 70 | 30 |
| 14 | 70 | 30 |
| 15 | 70 | 30 |
| 16 | 70 | 30 |
| 17 | 70 | 30 |
| 18 | 70 | 30 |
| 19 | 70 | 30 |
| 20 | 70 | 30 |
| 21 | 70 | 30 |
| 22 | 70 | 30 |
| 23 | 71 | 29 |
| 24 | 72 | 28 |
| 25 | 73 | 27 |
| 26 | 73 | 27 |
| 27 | 74 | 26 |
| 28 | 74 | 26 |
| 29 | 74 | 26 |
| 30 | 75 | 25 |
| 31 | 75 | 25 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Donetsk gets around 46 mm of rain over 8 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 26% and peaks near 32% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 32 |
| 2 | 32 |
| 3 | 32 |
| 4 | 31 |
| 5 | 31 |
| 6 | 30 |
| 7 | 30 |
| 8 | 29 |
| 9 | 29 |
| 10 | 28 |
| 11 | 28 |
| 12 | 27 |
| 13 | 27 |
| 14 | 26 |
| 15 | 26 |
| 16 | 25 |
| 17 | 25 |
| 18 | 24 |
| 19 | 24 |
| 20 | 24 |
| 21 | 23 |
| 22 | 23 |
| 23 | 22 |
| 24 | 22 |
| 25 | 22 |
| 26 | 21 |
| 27 | 21 |
| 28 | 20 |
| 29 | 20 |
| 30 | 20 |
| 31 | 19 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the dry band about 40% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 |
| Comfortable (%) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Humid (%) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Muggy (%) | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 33 | 23 | 4 |
| 2 | 40 | 33 | 23 | 4 |
| 3 | 40 | 33 | 23 | 3 |
| 4 | 41 | 33 | 23 | 3 |
| 5 | 41 | 33 | 23 | 3 |
| 6 | 41 | 34 | 22 | 3 |
| 7 | 42 | 34 | 22 | 3 |
| 8 | 42 | 34 | 22 | 3 |
| 9 | 42 | 34 | 21 | 3 |
| 10 | 42 | 34 | 21 | 3 |
| 11 | 42 | 34 | 21 | 3 |
| 12 | 42 | 35 | 21 | 3 |
| 13 | 42 | 34 | 20 | 3 |
| 14 | 42 | 34 | 20 | 3 |
| 15 | 42 | 34 | 20 | 3 |
| 16 | 42 | 34 | 21 | 4 |
| 17 | 41 | 34 | 21 | 4 |
| 18 | 41 | 34 | 21 | 4 |
| 19 | 40 | 34 | 22 | 4 |
| 20 | 40 | 34 | 22 | 4 |
| 21 | 39 | 34 | 23 | 4 |
| 22 | 38 | 34 | 23 | 4 |
| 23 | 38 | 34 | 24 | 4 |
| 24 | 37 | 34 | 24 | 4 |
| 25 | 37 | 34 | 25 | 5 |
| 26 | 37 | 33 | 25 | 5 |
| 27 | 37 | 33 | 25 | 5 |
| 28 | 37 | 33 | 25 | 4 |
| 29 | 37 | 33 | 25 | 4 |
| 30 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 4 |
| 31 | 39 | 33 | 25 | 4 |
Wind in July
Winds average 11 km/h in July, the calmest month.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 11 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 11 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 15 h 48 min at the start of July to 14 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 54 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 4:28 AM to 4:58 AM, and sunset from 8:19 PM to 7:55 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 15.8 | 15.8 | 15.8 | 15.8 | 15.8 | 15.8 | 15.7 | 15.7 | 15.7 | 15.7 | 15.7 | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.5 | 15.5 | 15.5 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 14.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:28 | 4:29 | 4:30 | 4:30 | 4:31 | 4:32 | 4:32 | 4:33 | 4:34 | 4:35 | 4:36 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:38 | 4:39 | 4:40 | 4:41 | 4:43 | 4:44 | 4:45 | 4:46 | 4:47 | 4:48 | 4:49 | 4:51 | 4:52 | 4:53 | 4:54 | 4:55 | 4:57 | 4:58 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:19 | 8:18 | 8:18 | 8:18 | 8:18 | 8:17 | 8:17 | 8:16 | 8:16 | 8:15 | 8:15 | 8:14 | 8:13 | 8:13 | 8:12 | 8:11 | 8:10 | 8:09 | 8:09 | 8:08 | 8:07 | 8:06 | 8:04 | 8:03 | 8:02 | 8:01 | 8:00 | 7:59 | 7:57 | 7:56 | 7:55 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.8 | 4:28 | 8:19 |
| 2 | 15.8 | 4:29 | 8:18 |
| 3 | 15.8 | 4:30 | 8:18 |
| 4 | 15.8 | 4:30 | 8:18 |
| 5 | 15.8 | 4:31 | 8:18 |
| 6 | 15.8 | 4:32 | 8:17 |
| 7 | 15.7 | 4:32 | 8:17 |
| 8 | 15.7 | 4:33 | 8:16 |
| 9 | 15.7 | 4:34 | 8:16 |
| 10 | 15.7 | 4:35 | 8:15 |
| 11 | 15.7 | 4:36 | 8:15 |
| 12 | 15.6 | 4:37 | 8:14 |
| 13 | 15.6 | 4:37 | 8:13 |
| 14 | 15.6 | 4:38 | 8:13 |
| 15 | 15.5 | 4:39 | 8:12 |
| 16 | 15.5 | 4:40 | 8:11 |
| 17 | 15.5 | 4:41 | 8:10 |
| 18 | 15.4 | 4:43 | 8:09 |
| 19 | 15.4 | 4:44 | 8:09 |
| 20 | 15.4 | 4:45 | 8:08 |
| 21 | 15.3 | 4:46 | 8:07 |
| 22 | 15.3 | 4:47 | 8:06 |
| 23 | 15.3 | 4:48 | 8:04 |
| 24 | 15.2 | 4:49 | 8:03 |
| 25 | 15.2 | 4:51 | 8:02 |
| 26 | 15.2 | 4:52 | 8:01 |
| 27 | 15.1 | 4:53 | 8:00 |
| 28 | 15.1 | 4:54 | 7:59 |
| 29 | 15.0 | 4:55 | 7:57 |
| 30 | 15.0 | 4:57 | 7:56 |
| 31 | 14.9 | 4:58 | 7:55 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 6.11 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.77 kWh/m² to a high of 6.19 kWh/m² in June across the year — July's 6.11 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.9 | Bright |
Is July a good time to visit Donetsk?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a reasonable time to visit Donetsk for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Donetsk in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Donetsk sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 17°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 8 days see rain.
UV index in Donetsk in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 8 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Donetsk peaks around June 21 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 17 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 6 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 1 | Low |
| Mar | 2 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | Moderate |
| May | 5 | Moderate |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 5 | High |
| Sep | 5 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Donetsk in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Donetsk is worst in March — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.1× the cleanest month (December, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 9 | 11 | 18 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 11 | Good |
| Mar | 18 | Moderate |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 10 | Good |
| Jun | 12 | Good |
| Jul | 14 | Moderate |
| Aug | 12 | Good |
| Sep | 10 | Good |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 9 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Donetsk?
Donetsk sits at 48.3°N, 40.0°E, 87 m above sea level, in Russia. The nearest listed city is Sukhodilsk, 17 km away.
Topography around Donetsk
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Donetsk.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Donetsk has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 156 m around an average of 103 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 222 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 350 m.
The land around Donetsk is covered by grassland (39%) and trees (35%) within 3 km, grassland (46%), trees (26%) and cropland (26%) within 16 km, and cropland (54%) and grassland (30%) within 80 km.
Russia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 32% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $17,547
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 76%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 6.8
- per 100k, 2021
- Road deaths
- 12
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 521
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Donetsk (48.3375°, 39.9542°, elevation 87 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).