Forecast of weather conditions in principal urban areas
Today, May 4, is shaping up to be a scorcher in Astana, Almaty, and Shymkent! Meteorologists predict temps won't dip below 25°C in these cities, according to the OpenWeather portal.
In Almaty, expect partly cloudy skies, with highs reaching 26°C and lows dipping to 14°C. Wind speeds might reach up to 2.6 m/s. Astana's temps should hit 25°C during the day and 12°C at night, with wind speeds of 10.4 m/s. Over in Shymkent, the weather will be partly cloudy as well, with highs reaching 30°C and lows dropping to 17°C. Wind speeds should be 3.7 m/s.
Yesterday, meteorologists sounded the alarm for stormy weather in several regions of Kazakhstan, with hail expected in certain areas.
Looking ahead to May 2025, meteorologists from RGP "Kazhydromet" are predicting a warm final month of spring. The average air temperatures are expected to be above normal by 1°C on most of Kazakhstan, with a few exceptions in the East Kazakhstan region, the southeastern half of the Almaty region, Jetisu region, and Aбаy region.
While specific details about May 5 are scarce, it's worth noting that Astana may face possible residual impacts from May 3–5, including unstable weather with rain and thunderstorms. In Almaty, the eastern mountainous areas could see near-freezing temperatures, while the urban district might hold milder temps, ranging between 5–10°C. Shymkent, on the other hand, is expected to have dry weather, with dust storms possible in surrounding areas.
So, grab your sunnies and don't forget your hailstorm gear – it's going to be a wild weather week! Stay tuned for updates as they come in!
- In Astana, the weather on May 5 might experience rain and thunderstorms, potentially due to residual impacts from May 3-5.
- Meteorologists from RGP "Kazhydromet" anticipate that the average air temperatures in Kazakhstan for May 2025 will be above normal by 1°C, with some exceptions in specific regions like East Kazakhstan, southeastern Almaty, Jetisu, and Aбаy regions.
- While Almaty's urban district may hold milder temperatures ranging between 5–10°C, the eastern mountainous areas could experience near-freezing temperatures.
- Shymkent, on the other hand, is predicted to have dry weather, but dust storms might occur in surrounding areas.
