First 2015 temperature record in Kyiv marked yesterday

According to data from the meteorological observations by central geophysical observatory, a record daily average temperature was reported for January 28 in Kyiv in the 136-year history of observations.

Central geophysical observatory has reported on its site.

"The average temperature repeated the temperature record set in 2002 and reached + 4,3 Celsius, while a climatic average of daily temperature for that day corresponds to -5,1 Celsius," a statement said.

This is the first temperature record marked in the capital city for this year.