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Weather & Climate in Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shymkent enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,706 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,706 ft (520 m) |
| Area | 134.0 sq mi (347.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,957/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3099°N, 69.6004°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
29 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Aug 20, 2011 | 62 km S of Taraz, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 141 km | 31 km |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 18 km WSW of Saryaghash, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1995 | 24 km S of Zhabagly, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 76 km | 29 km |
| Feb 17, 2002 | 30 km S of Karatau, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 95 km | 14 km |
| Apr 9, 1990 | 32 km E of Qogham, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Sep 24, 2013 | 16 km SSE of Chayan, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 66 km | 12 km |
| Nov 24, 1994 | 52 km ESE of Zhabagly, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 30 km NE of Kyzyldzhar, Uzbekistan | M4.5 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Jun 8, 2012 | 19 km WNW of Sastobe, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 39 km | 40 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km NNW of Temirlanovka, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 66 km | 8 km |
| Mar 21, 2022 | 61 km SE of Zhabagly, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2018 | 15 km WSW of Saryaghash, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 112 km | 12 km |
| Feb 17, 2002 | 22 km S of Karatau, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1991 | 5 km S of ?rtaowul, Uzbekistan | M4.4 | 136 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 2006 | central Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 16 km | 27 km |
| May 1, 2006 | 13 km WNW of Shymkent, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 13 km | 35 km |
| Feb 12, 2013 | 37 km ENE of Zhabagly, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 110 km | 25 km |
| Sep 24, 2013 | 19 km SSE of Chayan, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 63 km | 17 km |
| Mar 19, 2022 | 27 km SSE of Arys, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2010 | 12 km ESE of Bayzhansay, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.5 in |
Shymkent has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 30°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (0.1").