Cyclone approaches Kazakhstan: Forecasters predict downpours and scorching sun

Arujan Al-Farabi

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Tengrinews.kz - Forecasters warn of heat in southern Kazakhstan and rain with thunderstorms in several cities on Thursday, August 14, citing Kazhydromet.

Astana

Partly cloudy, rain, thunderstorms, with periods of heavy rain during the day. Wind from the south shifting to the west at 9–14 m/s, gusts of 15–20 m/s, and at times in the morning and afternoon up to 23 m/s.

Temperatures:

Night: +13…+15°C

Day: +21…+23°C

Almaty

Partly cloudy, short rain and thunderstorms during the day. West wind at 3–8 m/s, gusting to 15–20 m/s during the day.

Temperatures:

Night: +21…+23°C

Day: +32…+34°C

Shymkent

Partly cloudy, no precipitation. Northwest wind at 8–13 m/s.

Temperatures:

Night: +20…+22°C
Day: +35…+37°C

Aktau

Partly cloudy, no precipitation. Northwest wind at 9–14 m/s.
Temperatures:

Night: +20…+22°C

Day: +25…+27°C

Aktobe

Partly cloudy, rain, thunderstorms. West wind at 7–12 m/s, gusting up to 15 m/s during the day.

Temperatures:

Night: +13…+15°C

Day: +22…+24°C

Atyrau

Partly cloudy, occasional light rain and thunderstorms. West and northwest wind at 9–14 m/s, gusting to 15–18 m/s during the day.

Temperatures:

Night: +18…+20°C

Day: +27…+29°C

Zhezkazgan

Partly cloudy, light rain, and thunderstorms during the day. Southwest to west wind at 9–14 m/s, gusts up to 15–20 m/s during the day.

Temperatures:

Night: +16…+18°C

Day: +25…+27°C

Kokshetau

Partly cloudy, occasional rain and thunderstorms. Fog in the night and morning. South wind shifting to west at 5–10 m/s.
Temperatures:

Night: +13…+15°C

Day: +20…+22°C

Konaev

Partly cloudy, light rain, and thunderstorms. Southwest wind at 9–14 m/s, gusts up to 15–20 m/s during the day.

Temperatures:

Night: +20…+22°C

Day: +33…+35°C

Kostanay

Cloudy, rain, and thunderstorms in the morning and afternoon. Northwest wind at 9–14 m/s.

Temperatures:

Night: +12…+14°C

Day: +19…+21°C

Karaganda

Partly cloudy, rain and thunderstorms in the morning and afternoon. Southwest to south wind at 9–14 m/s, gusts up to 15–20 m/s during the day.

Temperatures:

Night: +14…+16°C

Day: +24…+26°C

Kyzylorda

Partly cloudy, no precipitation. Dust storm during the day. West wind at 9–14 m/s, gusts up to 15–20 m/s during the day.

Temperatures:

Night: +20…+22°C

Day: +30…+32°C

Pavlodar

Partly cloudy, rain and thunderstorms during the day. Southwest wind at 9–14 m/s.

Temperatures:

Night: +15…+17°C

Day: +25…+27°C

Petropavl

Cloudy, rain, and thunderstorms. Fog in the night and morning. West to northwest wind at 9–14 m/s.

Temperatures:

Night: +12…+14°C

Day: +20…+22°C

Semey

Partly cloudy, rain and thunderstorms during the day. Southeast wind at 5–10 m/s, gusts up to 15–20 m/s during the day.

Temperatures:

Night: +12…+14°C

Day: +28…+30°C

Taldykorgan

Partly cloudy, no precipitation. Southwest wind at 7–12 m/s.
Temperatures:

Night: +12…+14°C

Day: +33…+35°C

Taraz

Partly cloudy, no precipitation. Southwest wind shifting to northwest at 9–14 m/s.

Temperatures:

Night: +17…+19°C

Day: +31…+33°C

Turkestan

Partly cloudy, no precipitation. Northwest wind at 8–13 m/s, gusts up to 15–20 m/s during the day.

Temperatures:

Night: +19…+21°C

Day: +36…+38°C

Uralsk

Cloudy, rain, thunderstorms, hail during the day. Northwest wind at 9–14 m/s.

Temperatures:

Night: +13…+15°C

Day: +22…+24°C

Ust-Kamenogorsk

Partly cloudy, rain and thunderstorms during the day. Southeast wind at 1–6 m/s at night, increasing to 7–12 m/s during the day.

Temperatures:

Night: +10…+12°C

Day: +26…+28°C

Cyclone sticks around: Where Kazakhstan will see heavy rains and cooler weather

Kazakhstan weather forecast for August

Earlier, Kazhydromet released its forecast for August 2025. Most of the country is expected to experience moderately hot weather, while temperatures in the south and southwest are projected to exceed seasonal norms.