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Shar, Kazakhstan

Abai Region · Kazakhstan

Shar is a small city in Abai Region, Kazakhstan with a population of 9,087. Elevation: 1,112 ft (339 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

9,087 Population 8/sq mi density
1,112 ft Elevation 339 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
13.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Almaty Timezone

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About Shar

Charsk or Shar is a town in Zharma District in Abai Region of eastern Kazakhstan.

People

Population9,087
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain13.4 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)
Population9,087
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)
Coordinates49.5872°, 81.0488°
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Country🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
State / ProvinceAbai Region
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation13.4 inches (340 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.8 inches (12 cm)

About Shar

Shar is a small city in Kazakhstan (Abai Region) with a population of 9,087. The city sits at an elevation of 1,112 feet (339 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 5°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Almaty.

Shar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 65°F. The area gets 312 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 13.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,112 feet.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average38.0°F
30% below Kazakhstan avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)
Area1,076.5 sq mi (2,788.2 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates49.5872°N, 81.0488°W
TimezoneAsia/Almaty

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.4"
65% below Kazakhstan avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.73"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M5.2 on Jul 23, 2025.

Jul 23, 2025 52 km WSW of Asubulak, Kazakhstan M5.2 98 km
Aug 7, 2021 39 km E of Georg?evka, Kazakhstan M4.5 82 km
Mar 6, 2003 48 km SE of Böke, Kazakhstan M4.1 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 5°F (-15°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 6°F (-15°C) 0.8 in
March 18°F (-8°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
October 40°F (4°C) 1.2 in
November 22°F (-6°C) 1.3 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 1.1 in

Shar has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 5°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.7") and March the driest (0.7").

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Hotels in Shar

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Бейсенов

Restaurants in Shar

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alladin

Cafes in Shar

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Сочи

Train Stations in Shar

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Charskaya
рзд. №7
Суырлы

Gas Stations in Shar

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KZ #4312314120
Qazaq Oil

Banks in Shar

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Halyk Bank

Airports Near Shar

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zhangiztobe Air BaseMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shar

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Римско-католический приход св. Архангела Михаила

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Almaty
Postal Code
070619

🇰🇿 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 Shar

What is the population of Shar?

Shar has a population of 9,087 residents and is located in Kazakhstan. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,076.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shar?

Shar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 5°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.4 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.

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