Driest Cities in Kazakhstan

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Kazakhstan

1 Tyuratam 08 4.8"

2 Baikonur 08 4.8"

3 Aktau 09 4.8"

4 Novokazalinsk 14 5.0"

5 Kazalinsk 14 5.0"

6 Fort-Shevchenko 09 5.0"

7 Mangistau 09 5.1"

8 Kuryk 09 5.1"

9 Zhalagash 14 5.2"

10 Zhosaly 14 5.2"

11 Zhanaozen 09 5.2"

12 Shetpe 09 5.2"

13 Beyneu 09 5.3"

14 Terenozek 14 5.3"

15 Karaton 06 5.3"

16 Zhetybay 09 5.4"

17 Priozersk 12 5.7"

18 Balqash 12 5.7"

19 Tasbuget 14 5.8"

20 Kyzylorda 14 5.8"

21 Saksaul’skiy 14 5.8"

22 Balykshi 06 6.0"

23 Atyrau 06 6.0"

24 Shiyeli 14 6.0"

25 Qulsary 06 6.0"

26 Zhangaqorghan 14 6.1"

27 Maqat 06 6.3"

28 Aral 14 6.3"

29 Dossor 06 6.3"

30 Makhambet 06 6.6"

31 Zhezqazghan 12510145 7.0"

32 Inderbor 06 7.1"

33 Maloye Ganyushkino 06 7.1"

34 Shalqar 04 7.2"

35 Satpayev 12510145 7.2"

36 Torghay 13 7.3"

37 Sholakkorgan 10 7.4"

38 Turkestan 10 7.6"

39 Miyaly 06 8.0"

40 Qarazhal 12510145 8.1"

41 Moyynkum 17 8.2"

42 Zharkent 12510144 8.2"

43 Shalkar 06 8.4"

44 Kantagi 10 8.7"

45 Kentau 10 8.7"

46 Zhangaqala 07 8.8"

47 Bayganin 04 9.1"

48 Zhangaarqa 12510145 9.2"

49 Embi 04 9.2"

50 Aqadyr 12 9.2"

51 Shubarshi 04 9.3"

52 Zhumysker 9.3"

53 Maqanshy 12510143 9.5"

54 Zhangatas 17 9.5"

55 Arkalyk 13 9.7"

56 Zhympity 07 9.7"

57 Shubarkuduk 04 9.8"

58 Derzhavinsk 03 10.1"

59 Chapayev 07 10.4"

60 Sarykemer 17 10.4"

61 Urzhar 15 10.6"

62 Shakhan 12 10.7"

63 Bakanas 01 10.7"

64 Shakhtinsk 12 10.7"

65 Ashchysay 10 10.8"

66 Kalkaman 11 10.8"

67 Kandyagash 04 10.8"

68 Nura 12 10.8"

69 Lepsy 12510144 10.8"

70 Novodolinskiy 12 10.9"

71 Saran 12 10.9"

72 Leninskiy 11 11.0"

73 Kurchatov 12510143 11.0"

74 Ushtobe 12510144 11.0"

75 Tughyl 15 11.0"

76 Abay 12 11.0"

77 Esil 03 11.0"

78 Aksu 11 11.0"

79 Pavlodar 11 11.1"

80 Ekibastuz 11 11.1"

81 Mayqayyng 11 11.1"

82 Terengköl 11 11.1"

83 Qusmuryn 13 11.1"

84 Shayan 10 11.2"

85 Astrakhanka 03 11.2"

86 Aktas 12 11.2"

87 Semey 12510143 11.3"

88 Bayanaul 11 11.4"

89 Karagandy 12 11.5"

90 Temirtau 12 11.5"

91 Atbasar 03 11.6"

92 Irtyshsk 11 11.6"

93 Zhanibek 07 11.7"

94 Aktau 12 11.7"

95 Astana 05 11.7"

96 Shortandy 03 11.8"

97 Taraz 17 11.8"

98 Lugovoy 17 11.8"

99 Kulan 17 11.8"

100 Shyngyrlau 07 11.9"

The driest cities in Kazakhstan receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Tyuratam receives just 4.8 inches of precipitation annually.

Dry climates offer benefits including more sunny days, less seasonal affective disorder, lower humidity, and reduced mold and allergen concerns. These cities are often located in the desert Southwest or other arid regions with dramatic natural landscapes.

Water management is a critical concern for the driest cities, many of which rely on distant water sources, desalination, or strict conservation measures. As populations grow in these areas, sustainable water use and drought resilience become increasingly important priorities.

Did You Know?

1. Tyuratam gets just 4.8" of precipitation per year — less than many cities get in a single month.
2. Most of the driest cities are in the desert Southwest, where evaporation often exceeds precipitation by a factor of 10 or more.
3. Water conservation is a way of life in these cities, with many implementing xeriscaping requirements and water usage restrictions.

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