Heavy rain and hailstorms hit Astana and Almaty, causing destruction and disruptions.
July 2025 is set to bring unstable weather patterns to Kazakhstan, with significant regional variations in temperature and precipitation. The country is expected to experience a mix of extreme heat, particularly in the western and southern regions, and widespread rain, thunderstorms, hail, and gusty winds in other areas.
Central Kazakhstan, the southeast, and the north and east are forecast to experience heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, along with hail and squally winds, during various periods of July. Almaty, for instance, is expected to have heavy rain, thunderstorms, and possible hail on July 10, accompanied by a northwest wind at 5-10 meters per second and gusts up to 18.
The west, southwest, and southern regions will see temperatures soar, with daytime highs reaching up to 40–44°C in the west and southwest. The south is expected to experience dust storms and a critical fire hazard level, with temperatures reaching up to 38–43°C. Regions such as Kyzylorda, Ulytau, and Almaty will have daytime highs around 35–40°C.
In contrast, the north will see cooler temperatures and some temperature drops, with the nighttime temperature in Astana expected to be between +13...+15°C on July 11 and +14...+16°C on July 12, and the daytime high between +25...+27°C and +28...+30°C.
Astana will experience rain, thunderstorms, and possible hail on July 11, accompanied by a southwest wind at 9-14 meters per second. The city will then transition to a dry, cloudy day on July 12 with a northwest wind at 9-14 meters per second.
Fire hazard remains critical or extremely high in many southern, central, and eastern regions due to intense heat and dry conditions. July 12 in Almaty is expected to be hot and dry, while Astana on July 12 will be dry with variable cloudiness and a northeast wind at 3-8 meters per second.
In summary, July in Kazakhstan will be characterised by a mix of extreme heat primarily in the west and south, with widespread unstable weather featuring rain, thunderstorms, hail, and strong gusty winds in other regions, along with significant fire risk in hot and dry areas. It is advisable to stay informed about the local weather forecasts and take necessary precautions.
Weather-forecasting reveals that Central Kazakhstan, the southeast, and the north and east will experience heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, hail, and squally winds during various periods of July, as opposed to the western, southwest, and southern regions, which are forecast to see soaring temperatures with daytime highs reaching up to 40–44°C and a critical fire hazard level.
