Weather Service Kazgidromet issues warnings to citizens of Astana and Almaty

Hey there! Here's the lowdown on the yucky weather heading your way.

Kazhydromet, the meteorological service, has sounded the alarm for residents of Nur-Sultan and Almaty. On May 8, 2025, prepare yourself for some crappy air quality as these cities are expected to be plagued by air pollution.

You might be wondering what the heck is air pollution? Well, it's a combo of short-term, rotten meteorological factors like calm winds, fog, and inversions, which contribute to the buildup of harmful substances in the lower atmosphere.

So, what the frick is an inversion? It's when warm air is floating above colder air, like a wrap of cold air being covered by a blanket of warm air. Ordinarily, ground-level air warms up and rises, carrying pollutants with it. But, during an inversion, the cold air gets trapped close to the ground, and with it, all the emissions, dust, and smoke. You can bet your last dollar that pollutants will gather at the surface, especially in crowded cities like yours.

Weather in Nur-Sultan

On May 8, the capital will have a variable mix of clouds and no rain. Get ready for a southerly wind blowing 3 to 8 meters per second. The overnight low will be around 12 to 14 degrees, and in the daytime, it'll likely hit somewhere between 28 and 30 degrees. Not exactly a picnic, huh?

Weather in Almaty

Over in Almaty, you can expect variable cloudiness and zero precipitation on May 8. The wind direction will shift to the southwest, blowing at 3 to 8 meters per second. Temperatures-wise, the low at night will be between 16 and 18 degrees, while the high during the day will reach anywhere from 31 to 33 degrees. Hottest day in a while, I'd wager.

Three-Day Kazakhstan Weather Forecast

In a nutshell, we're looking at some unpredictable weather - rain and thunderstorms are anticipated in most regions, with strong winds and possible hail on the menu. Plus, there's a bit of a risk for dust storms down south.

Temperature-wise, it's looking like a cool-off:

North - expect daytime temps of +20...+30 degrees.
South - temperatures could climb up to +25...+35 degrees.

May Weather in Kazakhstan

Before we get to May, Kazhydromet had some things to say about the forecast. According to their meteorologists, you can expect the average air temperature in the last month of spring to be above normal by 1 degree or more in most of the country.

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Kazhydromet, the meteorological service, predicts an increase in air pollution in Nur-Sultan and Almaty on May 8, 2025, due to poor weather conditions.
The poor weather conditions are caused by the buildup of harmful substances in the lower atmosphere, such as dust, smoke, and emissions. This is the result of calm winds, fog, inversions, and other short-term meteorological factors.
The weather forecast for May 8 shows variable cloudiness with no rain in both cities, but the air quality may be poor due to the increased pollutants.
The environmental science community is especially concerned about the effect of these pollutants on the environment in 2025. Studies in the field of environmental science are necessary to better understand and address the impact of meteorological pollutants on the weather and the environment.