January weather forecast
Kazakhstan

January stands as the coldest month of the year in Kazakhstan, particularly noticeable in the northeastern city of Birlestik. The average temperature during January drops drastically to -16.5°C (2.3°F), underlining the severity of the country's winter. Some regions, especially in the north, can see temperatures plunging further, adding to the harshness of the climate.

In comparison to December, January presents a continuation of the frigid winter conditions but generally with even lower temperatures. Snowfall is frequent and heavy during this time, contributing to the coldness of the month. The city of Birlestik, due to its northeastern location, is particularly subject to these cold, snowy conditions. Therefore, road travel might face disruption due to the weather.

While January stands as the pinnacle of winter in Kazakhstan, the following month of February does not offer much relief. February continues the harsh winter trend set by January, although a slight increase in temperature can be expected as the country " towards spring. The difference in temperature is hardly noticeable, with the average remaining well below freezing point. Precipitation levels are generally lower in February compared to January, but snowfall remains a common occurrence.

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• Almaty - January »
  January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Almaty, Kazakhstan. In January, in Almaty the rain falls for 4 days.
• Shymkent - January »
  January and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are most humid months in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. The months with the lowest UV index in Shymkent are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
• Aktobe - January »
  January in Aktobe stands firmly in the midst of winter, with the month characterized by low temperatures and limited daylight. The months with the lowest UV index in Aktobe are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
• Taraz - January »
  January is the coldest month in Taraz exhibiting average temperatures of 0°C (32°F) at the peak and -10°C (14°F) at the base. Taraz experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 0°C (32°F) and a low of -10°C (14°F).
• Pavlodar - January »
  In Pavlodar in January, during 0.7 rainfall days, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The months with the most snowfall days in Pavlodar are January and December, with an average of 18 snowfall days.
• Semey - January »
  In Semey in January, during 11.9 snowfall days, 75mm (2.95") of snow is typically accumulated. January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Semey, Kazakhstan.
• Atyrau - January »
  The month with the most snowfall days in Atyrau is January, when snow falls for 14 days. In Atyrau during January, snow falls for 14 days.
• Kostanay - January »
  The months with the least rainfall in Kostanay are January, February and September Rain falls for 1.6 days and accumulates 16mm (0.63") of rain. January, February and September are months with the least rain in Kostanay when the rain falls for 1.6 days and typically aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of rain.
• Petropavl - January »
  The month with the most snowfall days in Petropavl is January, when snow falls for 19 days. In January, Petropavl, Kazakhstan experiences its coldest temperatures of the year, with lows reaching as deep as -22.1°C (-7.8°F) and highs barely approaching -13.2°C (8.2°F).
• Kyzylorda - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Kyzylorda is January, when the rain falls for 4 days and typically aggregates up to 19mm (0.75") of precipitation. In Kyzylorda during January, snow falls for 12 days.
• Uralsk - January »
  The short daylight hours and limited sunlight in January make this month one of the coldest in Uralsk, setting the stage for even lower temperatures in February. Uralsk's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of -6.5°C (20.3°F) and lows of -14.2°C (6.4°F).
• Aktau - January »
  In Aktau the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 2°C (35.6°F) at the peak and -5°C (23°F) at the lowest. January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Aktau, Kazakhstan.