Inclement weather with rain, thunder, and high temperatures up to 41 degrees Celsius predicted in Kazakhstan
Unpredictable Weather Ahead for Kazakhstan in August 2025
Kazakhstan is bracing for a diverse and unstable weather pattern in early August 2025, according to the country's Hydrometeorological Service. The forecast indicates a mix of rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squall winds across different regions, with temperatures and wind speeds varying significantly.
Northwest, North, East, and Central Kazakhstan
Residents in these regions can expect rain with thunderstorms, heavy showers, hail, and squally winds, particularly in the mountainous southeast and east regions. Night temperatures will range from about +5°C to +28°C, while daytime temperatures will fluctuate approximately between +15°C and +38°C. Winds can gust between 9 to 23 m/s (about 32 to 83 km/h), and fog is likely during night and morning hours.
Southern and Southeastern Kazakhstan
The southern and southeastern regions will mostly experience intense heat and dry weather, with temperatures soaring up to +41°C in some places like Almaty and the southeast. Dust storms and high fire danger alerts are in place for many southern areas, with winds contributing to dryness and dust.
Western Kazakhstan and Southwest
In western Kazakhstan, a temperature drop is forecast, from severe daytime heat of +33 to +41°C down to about +25 to +37°C. Squally winds, dust storms (especially in the southwest), and some clearing from precipitation due to an anticyclone are expected. Night temperatures will range from +12°C to +23°C.
Specific Cities
- Konaev: Partly cloudy with occasional rain and thunderstorms; west-northwest winds 9–14 m/s gusting to 18–23 m/s; temps +19–21°C night, +31–33°C day.
- Kostanay: Cloudy with rain and thunderstorms; northeast winds 9–14 m/s, gusts up to 20 m/s; temps +15–17°C night, +19–21°C day.
- Petropavlovsk: Cloudy with rain, thunderstorms, heavy rain, squalls, and hail; east-northeast winds 9–14 m/s gusting to 20 m/s; temps +15–17°C night, +22–24°C day.
- Kyzylorda: Mostly dry, partly cloudy; northwest winds 9–14 m/s; temps +16–18°C night, +31–33°C day.
- Pavlodar: Partly cloudy with rain and thunderstorms; south winds 9–14 m/s gusting to 20 m/s; temps +15–17°C night, +30–32°C day.
Fire and Weather Hazards
High to extreme fire risks due to heat and dryness have been issued for regions including Abai, Karaganda, East Kazakhstan, Pavlodar, West Kazakhstan, Mangistau, and others. Dust storms are forecast in southern/southwestern zones, and localized fog may occur especially in northern parts during nights and mornings.
Elsewhere in Kazakhstan
Elsewhere in Kazakhstan, a gradual warming is expected. Meteorologists warn of increased fog in the early morning hours in the northwest, north, central, and eastern regions of Kazakhstan. However, the weather forecast does not specify the exact dates for the predicted changes in temperature or weather conditions, nor does it mention any potential impacts or consequences of the predicted rain and thunderstorms.
Weather-forecasting reports indicate a diverse and unstable weather pattern for Kazakhstan in August 2025, as predicted by the country's Hydrometeorological Service.
In the forecast, weather conditions vary significantly across different regions: Northwest, North, East, and Central Kazakhstan can expect rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squally winds, while Southern and Southeastern Kazakhstan primarily face intense heat and dry weather.
