Kakhovka Reservoir
Reservoir Large Dnieper reservoir formed by Kakhovka hydroelectric dam
Formed by the Kakhovka Dam on the Dnipro, the reservoir stretches across southern Ukraine and has long supported irrigation, navigation and local fisheries. Visitors historically used its shores for boating, fishing and riverside towns.
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The Kakhovka Reservoir was a large impoundment on the Dnipro River formed by the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant dam and serving irrigation, navigation, power and water-supply purposes. The reservoir extended across parts of southern Ukraine and affected water management for the lower Dnipro basin.
The reservoir was created in the mid-20th century with the construction of the dam and subsequently supported agriculture, fisheries and transport on the Dnipro. It became a key component of regional water infrastructure and management.
Following the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam in June 2023 the reservoir experienced a rapid and substantial drawdown, with widespread downstream flooding during the event and significant changes to the reservoir lakebed and local water regime thereafter.
Geographically the reservoir lay on the Dnipro River in southern Ukraine and influenced water levels and land use across adjacent oblasts in the lower Dnipro valley.
- Purpose: Formed by the construction of the Kakhovka Dam on the Dnipro River, the reservoir was an important source of irrigation, navigation and cooling water for downstream facilities.
- Recent event: In June 2023 the Kakhovka Dam was destroyed, causing a major and rapid drawdown of the reservoir with large environmental and humanitarian impacts in the downstream region.
Best Time to Visit Kakhovka Reservoir #
Best visited late spring through early autumn for warm, accessible conditions and outdoor activities.
Weather & Climate near Kakhovka Reservoir #
Kakhovka Reservoir's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 26°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 50 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. The driest month with just 25 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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