The heat is just beginning - what to expect for residents of Astana, Almaty, and Shymkent

Weather forecast for Astana

July 17 variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Westerly winds at 3-8 m/s at night, 9-14 m/s during the day. Air temperature at night +17...+19°C, daytime +32...+34°C.

On July 18, variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Southwesterly winds at 7-12 m/s. Air temperature at night +18...+20°C, intense heat of +33...+35°C during the day.

July 19: variable cloudiness, brief rain and thunderstorms during the day. Southwesterly winds shifting to northwesterly at 7-12 m/s. Air temperature at night +21...+23°C, intense heat of +34...+36°C during the day.

Weather forecast for Almaty

July 17 variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Northeasterly winds at 3-8 m/s. Air temperature at night +23...+25°C, extreme heat of +40...+42°C during the day.

On July 18, variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Northeasterly winds at 3-8 m/s. Air temperature at night +24...+26°C, extreme heat of +40...+42°C during the day.

July 19: variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Northwesterly winds at 3-8 m/s. Air temperature at night +24...+26°C, extreme heat of +40...+42°C during the day.

Weather Forecast for Shymkent

July 17 variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Northeasterly winds at 8-13 m/s. Air temperature at night +23...+25°C, extreme heat of +45...+47°C during the day.

On July 18, variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Northeasterly winds at 8-13 m/s, with daytime gusts of 15-20 m/s. Air temperature at night +25...+27°C, extreme heat of +46...+48°C during the day.

July 19: variable cloudiness, no precipitation. Northeasterly winds at 8-13 m/s. Air temperature at night +25...+27°C, extreme heat of +46...+48°C during the day.

As a reminder, Kazhydromet previously explained why an abnormal heatwave has covered Kazakhstan and the role played by an anticyclone and climate change.