The weather in October was on the side of the farmers.

Agrometeorological conditions in October were generally satisfactory for the initial vegetation of winter crops on most areas. This was reported by the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center. Rainfall observed throughout the month across the country contributed to the replenishment of soil moisture reserves. As of October 31, soil moisture reserves on most areas were sufficient and optimal. Even in the Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, and Odesa regions, where severe drought had lasted for 3-5 months, effective October rains significantly improved moisture supply, and in combination with warm weather, created favorable conditions for the initial growth of winter crops. From September 24 to 30 (a week or two earlier than the average multi-year periods) on the vast majority of the country's territory, in most eastern, central, some southern regions, and the Sumy region—from October 11 to 19—there was a steady transition of the average daily air temperature through the +10°C boundary ...