Kazakhstan Hydrometeorological Service: Temperatures in the country are expected to be higher than normal this winter

On the 18th, Kazakh News Agency quoted Kazakhstan’s National Hydrological and Meteorological Service as saying that the temperature in the country this winter is expected to be higher than the same period in normal years.

It is predicted that in December this year, the monthly average temperature in various parts of Kazakhstan will be 2 degrees Celsius higher than the same period in normal years; in January and February next year, the monthly average temperature in most areas will be 1 to 2 degrees Celsius and 1 to 3 degrees Celsius higher respectively. The monthly average temperatures in the northwestern half of the country in January next year and the northern and eastern regions in February are expected to be close to normal levels for the same period of the year.

In terms of precipitation, precipitation is expected to be excessive in parts of the northwest, north, northeast and central parts of the country this winter. Precipitation in most parts of the country in February next year will be higher than normal for the same period. Kazakhstan's meteorological department predicts that the country's temperature will fluctuate greatly this winter, and some areas may experience blizzards, gusts of wind, ice and fog, and the snow may also form ice shells due to the alternation of cold and warm.

In addition, in November this year, rain, snow or sleet will occur in most areas of Kazakhstan. Temperature fluctuations will be more frequent in the middle and late half of Kazakhstan. Night temperatures in the northern, eastern and central regions may drop to minus 18 degrees Celsius on individual days.

According to data released by Kazakhstan’s National Hydrological and Meteorological Service in September this year, the country’s annual average temperature has generally shown an upward trend over the past 50 years. 2025 will become the warmest year in Kazakhstan since meteorological observation records began in 1941. (over)