Deteriorating weather forecasted for Kazakhstan on May 6th
Weather Alert for Kazakhstan on May 6, 2025
Brace yourself, Kazakhstan! Here's a breakdown of the forecast for May 6, 2025, along with the hazardous weather outlook, courtesy of Liter.kz.
A massive anticyclone will dominate most of Kazakhstan, maintaining a dry environment. However, the west and north will witness atmospheric frontal systems bringing rain, thunderstorms, and even heavy rain and hail in the west. Wind gusts are anticipated throughout the country, with potential dust storms in the south and fog in the west.
The following regions will face extreme fire danger: Kyzylorda, Zhambyl, Turkestan, northern and central Almaty, southern Atyrau, central West Kazakhstan, northern, western, southern, and eastern Karaganda, eastern, southern, and central Ulytau, southern and southeastern Akmola, southern Kostanay, northern, eastern, southern, and central Mangystau, northwestern and southern East Kazakhstan, western and southern Akmolinsk, and northwestern, southern, and central Abai regions. In specific regions such as eastern and central Kyzylorda and eastern and central Turkestan, extreme fire danger is expected.
Here's a quick roundup of weather conditions in some major regions:
- West Kazakhstan: Hefty rains on May 6-7, with thunderstorms lurking around[1][3][4].
- Atyrau: Heavy rains from May 6-7[3][4].
- Mangistau: Heavy rains on May 7[3][4].
- Aktobe: Rain and thunderstorms from May 7-8[3][4].
- Pavlodar: Nighttime frosts are a possibility on May 6[4].
- Abai: Rain, thunderstorms, and cooler temperatures, with nighttime temperatures around +7 to +12°C[5].
- East Kazakhstan: Nighttime and early morning frosts on May 6-7[4].
- Astana: Partly cloudy, no precipitation, and daytime temperatures around 20-22°C[5].
- Almaty: Partly cloudy, no precipitation, and daytime temperatures around 28-30°C[5].
While some regions will witness rain and thunderstorms, fire danger is at an all-time high due to dry conditions in certain areas[1]. Stay safe and keep an eye on the weather updates for your region!
On May 6, 2025, Kazakhstan braces for a weather alert, as a massive anticyclone dominates most of the country, resulting in a dry environment. However, the western and northern regions will experience atmospheric frontal systems bringing rain, thunderstorms, and even hazardous conditions such as heavy rain and hail in the west.
The environmental-science experts at Liter.kz predict dust storms in the southern regions due to wind gusts, and fog in the western part of the country. Some regions, such as Kyzylorda, Zhambyl, Turkestan, northern and central Almaty, and Mangystau, are at extreme fire danger due to dry conditions.
Despite the potential for rain in certain regions, weather conditions in East Kazakhstan and Abai call for watchful anticipation, as nighttime and early morning frosts are predicted on May 6-7. In contrast, Astana and Almaty are expected to have mostly sunny weather, with daytime temperatures around 20-22°C and 28-30°C, respectively.
In conclusion, while some regions will encounter rain and thunderstorms, professionals in environmental-science urge individuals to remain vigilant and keep track of weather updates, as fire danger remains at an all-time high in certain areas.

