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Weather & Climate in Atyrau, Kazakhstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Atyrau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 325 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 6.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of -85 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -85 ft (-26 m) |
| Area | 318.1 sq mi (824.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 914/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1048°N, 51.8843°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Atyrau |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Aug 31, 2022 | 35 km SW of Karaton, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2024 | 32 km SSW of Karaton, Kazakhstan | M4.2 | 148 km | 12 km |
| May 31, 2022 | 23 km SW of Karaton, Kazakhstan | M4.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2021 | 43 km SW of Karaton, Kazakhstan | M3.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in |
Atyrau has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 18°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.7") and September the driest (0.4").