Astana and Almaty to see hot days with thunderstorms: weather forecast for July 7–9

Kazakhstan's capital, Astana, and its largest city, Almaty, are bracing for a period of hot weather accompanied by thunderstorms between July 7 and July 9.

In Astana, July 7 is expected to bring partly cloudy skies with daytime rain and thunderstorms. Temperatures will range from 17-19°C at night to a high of 30-32°C during the day. The wind will be from the northeast and north at 7-12 meters per second. The following day, July 8, will see similar partly cloudy conditions with short-term rain and thunderstorms. Winds will shift to 3-8 meters per second at night and strengthen to 9-14 meters per second during the day, with temperatures climbing to 32-34°C.

By July 9, Astana is forecast to remain partly cloudy with no precipitation expected. An east wind will blow at 7-12 meters per second, and daytime temperatures will reach their peak for the period, ranging from 33-35°C. Nighttime temperatures will remain cool, between 16-18°C.

Almaty will experience comparable weather patterns. On July 7, the city can expect partly cloudy skies with short-term rain and thunderstorms. Northwest winds will blow at 3-8 meters per second, with gusts up to 13 meters per second during the day. Nighttime temperatures will be between 19-21°C, and daytime highs will reach 30-32°C. Conditions on July 8 will remain similar, with partly cloudy skies, short-term rain, and thunderstorms. Winds will be from the northeast at 3-8 meters per second, with daytime gusts of 13 meters per second. Temperatures will range from 18-20°C at night to 31-33°C during the day. On July 9, Almaty will continue to see partly cloudy weather with short-term rain and thunderstorms, with temperatures between 18-20°C at night and 32-34°C during the day.