Anticipated precipitation forecasted for two urban areas today
Gearing Up for Kazakhstan's Weather This Weekend
Kicking off today, here's a breakdown of the weather forecast for Astana, Almaty, and Shymkent, June 14, 2023, available on the OpenWeather portal.
In Almaty, the city's weather is looking rather wet with some light rain. The daytime mercury will inch up to a warm +28°C, dipping down to a cool +21°C during the night. Expect a mild breeze, with wind speed clocking in at 3.0 m/s.
Astana residents can also join the rain dance. The daytime temperature will sail to a scorching +30°C, with the nighttime chilling down to +18°C. Prepare yourself for a breezier day, with wind speed hitting the 5.2 m/s mark.
Settle in for some sunshine in Shymkent, as the city's weather is expected to remain clear today. The daytime thermometer will climb to an intensive +36°C, dropping to a balmy +22°C overnight. You'll want to brace yourself for a swift wind, with wind speed reaching 7.9 m/s.
Heed the Warnings, Kazakhstanis!Meteorologists have issued a stern warning about the potential for extreme heat and thunderstorms nationwide.
Stay tuned for more updates on potential heavy rain, hail, and chilly temperature drops scheduled over the weekend. Showers could return to Kazakhstan's major cities on Friday.
Beyond the Forecast
Here's a closer look at weather patterns in Kazakhstan due to recent forecasts:
- General Weather: In the second and third week of June, west, south, and southeast Kazakhstan might see daytime temperatures +33°C to +40°C. Conversely, the far southwest and south could climb to an oven-like +43°C. You can expect cooler days to hover around +22°C to +27°C in the northern half of the country.[1]
- Nighttime Weather: The north, center, and east of Kazakhstan will experience nighttime temperatures ranging from +15°C to +23°C, plummeting to cooler climes in some regions, such as +2°C to +10°C.[1]
- Dust Storms: Recent forecasts have predicted dust storms in several parts of Kazakhstan, signaling uncertainty in its weather conditions.[4]
- Rain and Thunderstorms: The west, northwest, and central Kazakhstan have experienced rain and thunderstorms.[4]
City-specific Weather
Almaty experienced partly cloudy conditions with no precipitation during the last week of May, with temperatures ranging from +11°C to +13°C at night and +24°C to +26°C during the day.[4]
Sunrise and sunset times for Almaty on June 14 are roughly 4:04 am and 8:11 pm, respectively.[2]
Please refer to local weather services or news outlets for the most precise and up-to-date weekend forecasts, including potential heavy rain or hail.
[1] WeatherSpark[2] TimeandDate.com[3] Farmer's Almanac[4] AccuWeather
Weather forecasting plays a crucial role in preparing for the unprecedented heat and potential storms across Kazakhstan this weekend, according to meteorologists. Beyond the forecast, recent weather patterns suggest that western, southern, and south-eastern Kazakhstan could experience daytime temperatures of up to +40°C in the second and third week of June, while dust storms are predicted in several parts of the country.
