Cold weather returns: what the weather will be like in Kazakhstan on May 21

Tengrinews.kz — After a brief respite, Kazakhstan is braced for another cold anticyclone, meteorologists report. The system is expected to bring a significant drop in temperatures, affecting the northern regions first before spreading to the east, citing Kazhydromet.

Astana — variable cloudiness with intermittent rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls. Northeasterly winds at 9-14 m/s, gusting to 15-20 m/s. Temperatures: 10-12°C at night, 13-15°C during the day.

Almaty — variable cloudiness, with brief rain and thunderstorms late in the day. Southeasterly winds at 3-8 m/s, gusting to 15-18 m/s during the day. Temperatures: 10-12°C at night, 25-27°C during the day. In the Ile-Alatau mountains (Medeu and Bostandyk districts): daytime showers and thunderstorms. Southeasterly winds at 9-14 m/s, with occasional gusts of 15-20 m/s. Temperatures: 1-6°C at night, 15-20°C during the day.

Shymkent — variable cloudiness with intermittent rain, thunderstorms, and squalls. Southwesterly winds at 8-13 m/s, gusting to 15-20 m/s. Temperatures: 15-17°C at night, 27-29°C during the day.

Akmola Region — rain and thunderstorms overnight, with heavy rain, hail, and squalls in the north, south, and east. Daytime rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls expected in the south and east. Northeasterly winds at 9-14 m/s, gusting to 15-20 m/s, reaching 23-28 m/s at times in the north and east. Temperatures: 7-12°C at night (2-7°C in the north), 12-17°C during the day. Kokshetau — variable cloudiness, overnight rain (occasionally heavy), thunderstorms, and hail. Northeasterly winds at 9-14 m/s, gusting to 15-20 m/s. Temperatures: 5-7°C at night, 13-15°C during the day.

Almaty Region — daytime showers and thunderstorms in the south and mountainous areas. Southeasterly winds at 9-14 m/s, with occasional gusts of 15-20 m/s in the west, east, south, and mountains. Temperatures: 10-15°C at night (1-6°C in the mountains), 25-30°C during the day (15-20°C in the mountains). Konaev — variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Southeasterly winds at 9-14 m/s, with occasional gusts of 15-20 m/s. Temperatures: 10-12°C at night, 26-28°C during the day.

Zhetysu Region — no precipitation. Northeasterly winds at 9-14 m/s, gusting to 15-20 m/s in the north and east, reaching 23-28 m/s at times. Temperatures: 7-12°C at night (3°C in mountainous areas), 25-30°C during the day (22°C in the mountains). Taldykorgan — variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Northeasterly winds at 7-12 m/s. Temperatures: 7-9°C at night, 27-29°C during the day.

Turkestan Region — rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls in the west, south, and mountainous/foothill areas; heavy rain expected in the mountains during the day. Southwesterly winds at 8-13 m/s, gusting to 15-20 m/s in affected areas. Temperatures: 15-20°C at night (12°C in the mountains), 27-32°C during the day (24°C in the mountains). Turkestan — variable cloudiness, brief rain, thunderstorms, and squalls in the first half of the night. Southwesterly winds at 8-13 m/s, gusting to 15-20 m/s. Temperatures: 16-18°C at night, 29-31°C during the day.

West Kazakhstan Region — light rain and thunderstorms in the west and southeast. Dust storms expected in the west, south, and center during the day. Easterly winds at 9-14 m/s, daytime gusts up to 15-20 m/s. Temperatures: 12-17°C at night (20°C in the south), 25-30°C during the day (up to 33°C in the west and south). Uralsk — variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Easterly winds at 9-14 m/s, gusting to 15-20 m/s during the day. Temperatures: 12-14°C at night, 28-30°C during the day.

Atyrau Region — daytime rain and thunderstorms in the north and east. Dust storms expected in the east and south during the day. Northeasterly to easterly winds at 9-14 m/s, gusting to 15-20 m/s in the north, east, and south. Temperatures: 15-20°C at night, high heat of 30-35°C during the day (27°C in the east). Atyrau — mostly clear, no precipitation. Dust storm during the day. Northeasterly to easterly winds at 2-7 m/s at night, 9-14 m/s during the day. Temperatures: 17-19°C at night, 32-34°C during the day.

Mangystau Region — daytime rain and thunderstorms in the north and center. Fog expected in the west and center during the night and morning. Northeasterly winds at 9-14 m/s. Temperatures: 15-20°C at night (23°C in the northeast), 30-35°C during the day (20-25°C in the west). Aktau — variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Fog during the night and morning. Northeasterly winds at 5-10 m/s. Temperatures: 16-18°C at night, 23-25°C during the day.

Kostanay Region — rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls in the west, north, and east. Fog expected in the north during the night and morning. Northeasterly winds at 9-14 m/s, gusting to 15-20 m/s. Temperatures: 3-8°C at night (12°C in the south), with ground frosts of -2°C in the west and north. Daytime temperatures: 13-18°C (22°C in the south). Kostanay — variable cloudiness, overnight rain and thunderstorms. Northeasterly winds at 9-14 m/s, gusting to 15-20 m/s. Temperatures: 6-8°C at night, 15-17°C during the day.

North Kazakhstan Region — Overnight: rain and thunderstorms, with heavy rain, hail, and squalls in the south and east. Daytime: rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls in the north and east. Fog is expected in the west during the night and morning hours. Northerly winds at 15-20 m/s, gusting to 25 m/s in the north, east, and south. Temperatures: 3-8°C at night (dropping to -2°C frost in the west) and 10-15°C during the day (reaching 18°C in the southwest). Petropavlovsk — Variable cloudiness; rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls overnight. Northerly winds at 15-20 m/s. Temperatures: 5-7°C at night and 12-14°C during the day.

Pavlodar Region — Rain and thunderstorms, with heavy rain in the north; hail and squalls expected during the day. Northerly winds at 9-14 m/s, gusting to 15-20 m/s in the west, north, and east. Temperatures: 8-13°C at night and 13-18°C during the day.Pavlodar — Variable cloudiness, rain, and thunderstorms. Northerly winds at 9-14 m/s, gusting to 15-20 m/s. Temperatures: 8-10°C at night and 15-17°C during the day.

Karaganda Region — Rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls expected in the north and east during the morning and afternoon. Southwesterly winds shifting to northeasterly at 9-14 m/s; daytime gusts in the west, north, and east reaching 15-20 m/s, occasionally 23 m/s. Temperatures: 6-11°C at night (up to 14°C in the south) and 15-20°C during the day (up to 23°C in the south).Karaganda — Variable cloudiness; rain, thunderstorms, and hail in the morning and afternoon. Southwesterly winds shifting to northeasterly at 3-8 m/s at night and 9-14 m/s during the day. Temperatures: 8-10°C at night and 15-17°C during the day.

Ulytau Region — Rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls expected in the north and east during the day. Northeasterly winds at 9-14 m/s; daytime gusts in the north, east, and center reaching 15-20 m/s, occasionally 23 m/s. Temperatures: 7-12°C at night (up to 15°C in the south) and 25-30°C during the day (21°C in the north).Zhezkazgan — Variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Northeasterly winds at 4-9 m/s at night and 9-14 m/s during the day, with gusts of 15-20 m/s. Temperatures: 10-12°C at night and 26-28°C during the day.

East Kazakhstan Region — Rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls expected in the north during the day. Northwesterly and northerly winds at 9-14 m/s; daytime speeds in the west, north, and south reaching 15-20 m/s with gusts of 23 m/s. Temperatures: 3-8°C at night (dropping to -1°C frost in the east) and 20-25°C during the day (15°C in the east).Ust-Kamenogorsk — Variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Northwesterly and northerly winds at 5-10 m/s, with daytime gusts of 15-18 m/s. Temperatures: 6-8°C at night and 23-25°C during the day.

Abai Region — Rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls expected in the west and north during the day. Northwesterly winds shifting to northeasterly at 9-14 m/s; speeds in the north, south, and center reaching 15-20 m/s with gusts of 25 m/s. Temperatures: 5-10°C at night and 20-25°C during the day (up to 30°C in the south).Semey — Variable cloudiness; rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Northwesterly winds shifting to northeasterly at 7-12 m/s, with gusts of 15-20 m/s. Temperatures: 8-10°C at night and 20-22°C during the day.

Kyzylorda Region — Rain, thunderstorms, and squalls expected in the south during the day. Dust storms forecasted for the north and central areas. Northeasterly and northerly winds at 9-14 m/s, reaching 15-20 m/s in the north, south, and center. Temperatures: 14-19°C at night and 26-31°C during the day. Kyzylorda — Variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Northeasterly winds at 6-11 m/s. Temperatures: 16-18°C at night and 27-29°C during the day.

Zhambyl Region — Rain and thunderstorms expected in the south and mountainous areas during the day. Fog forecasted for mountain regions. Northeasterly winds shifting to southwesterly at 9-14 m/s; speeds in the southwest, northeast, and mountains reaching 15-20 m/s with gusts of 25 m/s. Temperatures: 12-17°C at night (9°C in the mountains) and 25-30°C during the day (20°C in the mountains).Taraz — Variable cloudiness; rain and thunderstorms during the day. Northeasterly winds shifting to southwesterly at 9-14 m/s, with daytime gusts of 15-20 m/s. Temperatures: 12-14°C at night and 25-27°C during the day.