Anticipated climate in Kazakhstan on August 10: Preparing for a warm day, with potential downpours and thunderstorms
Weather Forecast for August 10 Across Kazakhstan: Unstable Conditions and Varied Temperatures
The weather forecast for August 10, 2025, in Kazakhstan, according to RSE "Kazhydromet," indicates a mix of heat, thunderstorms, heavy rains, hail, and strong winds across the country.
Northern, northwestern, eastern, and central regions are expected to experience rain showers, thunderstorms, possible heavy rains, hail, and squally winds due to a northwestern cyclone affecting most of Kazakhstan.
Southern and southwestern regions will continue to experience high daytime temperatures, generally from about +30 to +38 °C, but some cooling from preceding severe heat is anticipated along with brief showers with thunderstorms in some southern areas.
Temperature ranges for August 10 are as follows:
- West and southwest: Daytime highs 25–33 °C, nighttime lows 13–20 °C.
- Northwest and north: Daytime highs 27–38 °C, nighttime lows 13–28 °C.
- North, center and east: Daytime highs vary between 15–35 °C, with night temperatures in the range +5 to +20 °C.
- Southeast and south: Daytime highs around 33–38 °C, cooling slightly to around 30–35 °C; some dust storms expected in southern regions.
Severe weather hazards include thunderstorms accompanied by hail and squall winds in many areas, with the highest fire danger warnings issued due to extreme heat, especially in the south and west, with temperatures up to +41 °C recorded earlier in August. Residents were advised to be cautious about wildfire risks and open flames.
In major cities, Astana (Nur-Sultan), Almaty, and Shymkent face a combination of extreme heat and intermittent thunderstorms on and around August 10.
Here is a breakdown of the weather forecast for various cities in Kazakhstan on August 10:
- Semey: Cloudy conditions, rain, thunderstorms, winds of 5-10 m/s with gusts up to 15-20 m/s, and air temperatures ranging from +10...+12°C at night to +18...+20°C during the day.
- Shymkent: Variable cloudiness, no precipitation, winds of 8-13 m/s, with air temperatures ranging from +20...+22°C at night to +37...+39°C during the day.
- Uralsk: Variable cloudiness, light rain, thunderstorms, and winds of 9-14 m/s. Air temperatures range from +15...+17°C at night to +27...+29°C during the day.
- Pavlodar: Variable cloudiness, no precipitation, and winds of 9-14 m/s. Air temperatures range from +10...+12°C at night to +22...+24°C during the day.
- Kokshetau: Variable cloudiness, no precipitation, winds of 2-7 m/s, with air temperatures ranging from +10...+12°C at night to +22...+24°C during the day.
- Taraz: Variable cloudiness, no precipitation, and winds of 9-14 m/s. Air temperatures range from +20...+22°C at night to +36...+38°C during the day.
- Almaty: Variable cloudiness, no precipitation, winds of 3-8 m/s, with air temperatures ranging from +20...+22°C at night to +34...+36°C during the day.
- Ust-Kamenogorsk: Variable cloudiness, no precipitation, and winds of 5-10 m/s. Air temperatures range from +8...+10°C at night to +20...+22°C during the day.
- Taldykorgan: Variable cloudiness, no precipitation, winds of 7-12 m/s with gusts up to 14 m/s, and air temperatures ranging from +13...+15°C at night to +32...+34°C during the day.
- Aktau: Cloudy with rain and thunderstorms, winds of 7-12 m/s, and air temperatures ranging from +17...+19°C at night to +26...+28°C during the day.
- Astana: Variable cloudiness, no precipitation, winds of 2-7 m/s at night and 5-10 m/s during the day, with air temperatures ranging from +9...+11°C at night to +23...+25°C during the day.
- Karagandy: Variable cloudiness, no precipitation, winds of 5-10 m/s, with air temperatures ranging from +8...+10°C at night to +22...+24°C during the day.
- Turkestan: Variable cloudiness, no precipitation, and winds of 8-13 m/s. Air temperatures range from +20...+22°C at night to +38...+40°C during the day.
- Kostanay: Variable cloudiness, no precipitation, and winds of 4-9 m/s. Air temperatures range from +9...+11°C at night to +23...+25°C during the day.
- Atyrau: Variable cloudiness, occasional light rain, thunderstorms, winds of 3-8 m/s at night and 9-14 m/s during the day, with air temperatures ranging from +20...+22°C at night to +29...+31°C during the day.
- Koksu: Variable cloudiness, no precipitation, winds of 5-10 m/s, with air temperatures ranging from +20...+22°C at night to +35...+37°C during the day.
- Zhezkazgan: Variable cloudiness, no precipitation, winds of 9-14 m/s, with air temperatures ranging from +16...+18°C at night to +28...+30°C during the day.
- Kyzylorda: Variable cloudiness, no precipitation, and winds of 4-9 m/s. Air temperatures range from +23...+25°C at night to +37...+39°C during the day.
- The forecast for August 10 predicts unstable weather conditions and varied temperatures across Kazakhstan, with the northern, northwestern, eastern, and central regions experiencing rain showers, thunderstorms, possible heavy rains, hail, and squally winds due to a northwestern cyclone.
- In contrast, the southern and southwestern regions will experience high daytime temperatures, with heatwaves ranging from +30 to +38 °C. However, mild cooling and brief showers with thunderstorms are expected in some southern areas. This weather-forecasting information indicates a need for residents to stay informed and cautious about severe weather hazards and open flames, especially in the south and west.
