Rainfall predicted for Almaty
Forecast for Almaty, Kazakhstan: Warm Weather, Rain, and Possible Thunderstorms
Visitors and residents of Almaty, Kazakhstan can expect a mix of warm temperatures, potential rain, and moderate winds over the next few days, according to the latest weather forecast.
On July 30 and 31, daytime highs are forecasted near 30°C, with lows around 17°C. While July in Almaty typically has about half rainy days, no specific thunderstorm warnings have been noted for these particular days. Winds are expected to be light to moderate, around 7.6 km/h, with a tendency to shift easterly.
However, recent reports suggest that heavy rain, hail, and gusty winds are predicted for the day of July 30 and night of July 31. Additionally, thunderstorms are also possible during this period. The Emergency Department has issued a warning for residents and visitors of Almaty to avoid hiking in the mountains on these days.
The melting of Kazakhstan's glaciers could have significant implications for the country's agriculture and hydropower sectors. The rapid melting of these glaciers due to extreme weather could potentially lead to a water crisis and exacerbate the effects of the severe weather expected in Almaty this weekend.
It is important to note that the updated forecast does not specify if Almaty is one of the regions expecting a drought and rainfall deficit in July. The exact extent of the drought and rainfall deficit in Kazakhstan's regions, including Almaty, is not currently known.
At this time, no specific precautions or warnings for residents and visitors of Kazakhstan's regions, including Almaty, have been issued due to the expected drought and rainfall deficit.
For more detailed information on the weather conditions in Kazakhstan's regions, beyond the drought and rainfall deficit, please refer to the latest updates from Kazhydromet.
Stay safe and enjoy your stay in Almaty!
[1] Weather forecast for Almaty, Kazakhstan on July 30 and 31, 2025. (n.d.). Retrieved from [weather website] [2] Impacts of glacier melting on Kazakhstan's agriculture and hydropower sectors. (n.d.). Retrieved from [research article] [3] Wind data for Almaty, Kazakhstan. (n.d.). Retrieved from [wind data website]
Weather-forecasting services predict heavy rain, hail, gusty winds, and possible thunderstorms for Almaty, Kazakhstan on July 30 and July 31, according to the latest updates. This could be significant as it might contribute to the melting of Kazakhstan's glaciers, potentially impacting the country's agriculture and hydropower sectors.
