Zhezqazghan climate
Zhezqazghan (Kazakhstan) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 6 °C43 °F, and about 194 mm7.6 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Zhezqazghan climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −1014 | −19−1 | −146 | 150.6 | 31 |
| Feb | −719 | −171 | −1210 | 160.6 | 28 |
| Mar | 439 | −818 | −228 | 190.8 | 29 |
| Apr | 1560 | 134 | 847 | 200.8 | 13 |
| May | 2476 | 948 | 1762 | 180.7 | 1 |
| Jun | 3086 | 1559 | 2373 | 210.8 | 0 |
| Jul | 3289 | 1763 | 2576 | 150.6 | 0 |
| Aug | 3086 | 1661 | 2373 | 100.4 | 0 |
| Sep | 2272 | 947 | 1560 | 70.3 | 0 |
| Oct | 1253 | 032 | 642 | 180.7 | 16 |
| Nov | 133 | −719 | −326 | 200.8 | 29 |
| Dec | −719 | −156 | −1112 | 160.6 | 31 |
| Year | 3289 | −19−1 | 643 | 1947.6 | 178 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 96% | 59% | 1.6 | 8:48 |
| Feb | 96% | 57% | 2.8 | 10:10 |
| Mar | 79% | 61% | 4.0 | 11:45 |
| Apr | 59% | 49% | 5.3 | 13:34 |
| May | 46% | 45% | 6.8 | 15:08 |
| Jun | 39% | 45% | 7.1 | 15:59 |
| Jul | 38% | 41% | 6.8 | 15:38 |
| Aug | 35% | 35% | 6.2 | 14:16 |
| Sep | 41% | 37% | 4.8 | 12:30 |
| Oct | 57% | 48% | 2.9 | 10:44 |
| Nov | 78% | 57% | 1.6 | 9:11 |
| Dec | 89% | 61% | 1.2 | 8:25 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Zhezqazghan is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C89 °F and a low of 17 °C63 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average −10 °C14 °F and lows −19 °C−1 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 38.9 °C70 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
It is dry, with about 194 mm7.6 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is April–June, which brings 30% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: July–May. The wettest month is June (21 mm0.8 in), the driest is September (7 mm0.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 35% in August to 96% in February. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 35%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 11 km/h (7 mph) in November to 14 km/h (9 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 8.4 hours in December to 16.0 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in November–March, when the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm (deepest in February, about 20 cm).
Best time to visit Zhezqazghan
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and September: average highs of 22 °C72 °F to 24 °C76 °F with 7 mm0.3 in to 18 mm0.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of −10 °C14 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Zhezqazghan
- Winter (December–February) — highs −1014 to −7 °C19 °F, lows −19−1 to −15 °C6 °F, about 16 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack heavy insulated clothing, thermal base layers, a warm hat, mittens and insulated boots.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 439 to 24 °C76 °F, lows −818 to 9 °C48 °F, about 19 mm0.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3086 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 1559 to 17 °C63 °F, about 15 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 133 to 22 °C72 °F, lows −719 to 9 °C47 °F, about 15 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Zhezqazghan compares
Compared with Kyzylorda, about 368 km to the southwest, Zhezqazghan is on average 4.4 °C7.9 °F cooler and receives 43% more precipitation (194 mm7.6 in vs 135 mm5.3 in). The difference is largest in February (5.9 °C10.6 °F cooler).
Of the 23 places in Kazakhstan covered by World Climates, Zhezqazghan is the 11th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 20th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Kazakhstan climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Orsk (Russia, Dfa), Novotroitsk (Russia, Dfa) and Jinshanlu (China, Dfb).
Nearby places
- Kyzylorda 368 km · 11 °C51 °F · 135 mm5.3 in
- Karagandy 454 km · 3 °C38 °F · 380 mm15 in
- Temirtau 458 km · 3 °C38 °F · 380 mm15 in
- Astana 463 km · 3 °C38 °F · 371 mm15 in
- Turkistan 502 km · 13 °C56 °F · 305 mm12 in
- Taraz 615 km · 13 °C55 °F · 355 mm14 in
- Kokshetau 622 km · 3 °C37 °F · 407 mm16 in
- Shymkent 628 km · 13 °C56 °F · 512 mm20 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Zhezqazghan?
July is the warmest month in Zhezqazghan, with an average high of 32 °C (89 °F) and an average low of 17 °C (63 °F).
What is the coldest month in Zhezqazghan?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of -10 °C (14 °F) and an average low of -19 °C (-1 °F).
When does it rain the most in Zhezqazghan?
June is the wettest month with about 21 mm (0.8 in) of precipitation; September is the driest with about 7 mm (0.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Zhezqazghan?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May and September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.