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Shalkar, Kazakhstan

Atyrau Oblisi · Kazakhstan

Shalkar is a small city in Atyrau Oblisi, Kazakhstan with a population of 27,072. Elevation: -46 ft (-14 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

27,072 Population 30/sq mi density
-46 ft Elevation -14 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
8.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Atyrau Timezone

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People

Population27,072
Density30/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain8.4 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation-46 ft (-14 m)
Population27,072
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation-46 ft (-14 m)
Coordinates48.0333°, 48.9000°
TimezoneAsia/Atyrau
Country🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
State / ProvinceAtyrau Oblisi
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation8.4 inches (213 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.3 inches (8 cm)

About Shalkar

Shalkar is a small city in Kazakhstan (Atyrau Oblisi) with a population of 27,072. The city sits at an elevation of -46 feet (-14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Atyrau.

Climate in Shalkar

Shalkar has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-6.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 199 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -6.1°C / 21°F -9.6° / -2.6° 16.2
Feb -5.4°C / 22°F -9.5° / -1.2° 14.0
Mar 2.5°C / 37°F -2.5° / 7.5° 15.3
Apr 11.5°C / 53°F 5.1° / 17.9° 17.6
May 19°C / 66°F 12.1° / 26° 21.7
Jun 24.4°C / 76°F 17.4° / 31.3° 20.8
Jul 26.8°C / 80°F 19.7° / 33.9° 13.7
Aug 25°C / 77°F 17.6° / 32.5° 12.3
Sep 17.8°C / 64°F 10.8° / 24.8° 17.0
Oct 10.1°C / 50°F 4.3° / 15.9° 21.6
Nov 1.4°C / 35°F -2.6° / 5.4° 14.5
Dec -4.5°C / 24°F -7.8° / -1.2° 14.7
Shalkar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 321 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 8.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of -46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below Kazakhstan avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation-46 ft (-14 m)
Area899.8 sq mi (2,330.4 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates48.0333°N, 48.9000°W
TimezoneAsia/Atyrau

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.4"
78% below Kazakhstan avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 0.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 0.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 0.7 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
October 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in
November 33°F (0°C) 0.8 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in

Shalkar has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 17°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.9") and February the driest (0.5").

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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Atyrau

🇰🇿 About Kazakhstan

Capital Nur-Sultan
Population 18,276,499
Area 2,717,300 km²
GDP (USD) $261,840,101,060
GDP per capita $12,879
HDI 0.802
Life expectancy 74.4 years
Internet users 92.9%
Urban population 61.8%
Currency KZT (Tenge)
Languages Kazakh, Russian
Calling code +7
TLD .kz
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Kazakhstan

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Жаңа жыл
Jan 2 New Year's Day Жаңа жыл
Mar 8 International Women's Day Халықаралық әйелдер күні
Mar 21 Nauryz Meyramy Наурыз мейрамы
Mar 22 Nauryz Meyramy Наурыз мейрамы
Mar 23 Nauryz Meyramy Наурыз мейрамы
May 1 Kazakhstan People's Unity Day Қазақстан халқының
May 7 Defender of the Fatherland Day Отан Қорғаушы күні
May 9 Great Patriotic War Against Fascism Victory Day Жеңіс күні
Jul 6 Capital City Day Астана күні
Aug 30 Constitution Day Конституция күні
Oct 25 Republic Day Республика күні
Dec 16 Independence Day Тәуелсіздік күні

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shalkar

What is the population of Shalkar?

Shalkar has a population of 27,072 residents and is located in Kazakhstan. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 899.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shalkar?

Shalkar has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.4 inches, with 3.3 inches of snow.

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