Shelek weather in July
In July, Shelek sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 15°C, with 48 mm of rain across 8.2 wet days and about 14.9 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 41% of the time in July, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 15 h 12 min at the start of July to 14 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Shelek's 4th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Shelek's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 15°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 48 mm
- 8.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 54 min
- 5:24 AM – 8:21 PM
- Cloud cover
- 48%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.36 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.9
- out of 10
Shelek is village in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan.
- Density
- 433/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month.
A typical July day in Shelek reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 15°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 23°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 2°C warmer than June and about 1°C warmer than August.
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| Avg high (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 15 |
| 2 | 27 | 15 |
| 3 | 27 | 15 |
| 4 | 27 | 15 |
| 5 | 27 | 15 |
| 6 | 27 | 15 |
| 7 | 27 | 15 |
| 8 | 27 | 15 |
| 9 | 27 | 15 |
| 10 | 27 | 15 |
| 11 | 27 | 15 |
| 12 | 27 | 15 |
| 13 | 27 | 15 |
| 14 | 27 | 15 |
| 15 | 27 | 15 |
| 16 | 27 | 15 |
| 17 | 27 | 15 |
| 18 | 27 | 15 |
| 19 | 27 | 15 |
| 20 | 27 | 15 |
| 21 | 27 | 15 |
| 22 | 27 | 15 |
| 23 | 27 | 15 |
| 24 | 27 | 15 |
| 25 | 27 | 15 |
| 26 | 27 | 15 |
| 27 | 27 | 15 |
| 28 | 27 | 15 |
| 29 | 27 | 15 |
| 30 | 27 | 15 |
| 31 | 27 | 15 |
How July really feels in Shelek
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
July sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Shelek weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 1st-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -2° / -10° | 21 | 6.1 | 7.1 | 9.1 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 0° / -8° | 25 | 6.7 | 7.1 | 10.2 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 8° / -2° | 49 | 10.5 | 6.5 | 11.6 | 1.3 |
| Apr | 16° / 4° | 87 | 13 | 2.7 | 13.2 | 4.6 |
| May | 21° / 9° | 87 | 12.6 | 0.3 | 14.5 | 6.1 |
| Jun | 25° / 13° | 62 | 10.4 | 0 | 15.2 | 6.7 |
| Jul | 27° / 15° | 48 | 8.2 | 0 | 14.9 | 6.9 |
| Aug | 26° / 14° | 38 | 7.3 | 0 | 13.8 | 7.4 |
| Sep | 22° / 9° | 41 | 8.1 | 0.1 | 12.3 | 7.2 |
| Oct | 15° / 3° | 48 | 8.3 | 2.5 | 10.8 | 4.6 |
| Nov | 6° / -4° | 42 | 8.5 | 5.7 | 9.5 | 0.9 |
| Dec | -0° / -8° | 28 | 7 | 7.1 | 8.8 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 41% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 37%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 |
| Cloudier (%) | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 | 40 |
| 2 | 61 | 39 |
| 3 | 61 | 39 |
| 4 | 62 | 38 |
| 5 | 62 | 38 |
| 6 | 62 | 38 |
| 7 | 62 | 38 |
| 8 | 62 | 38 |
| 9 | 62 | 38 |
| 10 | 62 | 38 |
| 11 | 61 | 39 |
| 12 | 61 | 39 |
| 13 | 61 | 39 |
| 14 | 61 | 39 |
| 15 | 61 | 39 |
| 16 | 62 | 38 |
| 17 | 62 | 38 |
| 18 | 62 | 38 |
| 19 | 64 | 36 |
| 20 | 64 | 36 |
| 21 | 64 | 36 |
| 22 | 64 | 36 |
| 23 | 64 | 36 |
| 24 | 64 | 36 |
| 25 | 64 | 36 |
| 26 | 64 | 36 |
| 27 | 65 | 35 |
| 28 | 66 | 34 |
| 29 | 66 | 34 |
| 30 | 66 | 34 |
| 31 | 67 | 33 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Shelek gets around 48 mm of rain over 8.2 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 27% and peaks near 29% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 29 |
| 2 | 28 |
| 3 | 28 |
| 4 | 28 |
| 5 | 27 |
| 6 | 27 |
| 7 | 27 |
| 8 | 27 |
| 9 | 26 |
| 10 | 26 |
| 11 | 26 |
| 12 | 27 |
| 13 | 27 |
| 14 | 27 |
| 15 | 27 |
| 16 | 28 |
| 17 | 28 |
| 18 | 28 |
| 19 | 28 |
| 20 | 28 |
| 21 | 28 |
| 22 | 28 |
| 23 | 27 |
| 24 | 27 |
| 25 | 27 |
| 26 | 27 |
| 27 | 26 |
| 28 | 26 |
| 29 | 26 |
| 30 | 26 |
| 31 | 26 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the dry band about 82% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 83 |
| Comfortable (%) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87 | 13 | 0 |
| 2 | 87 | 13 | 0 |
| 3 | 87 | 13 | 0 |
| 4 | 87 | 13 | 0 |
| 5 | 86 | 14 | 0 |
| 6 | 86 | 14 | 0 |
| 7 | 86 | 14 | 0 |
| 8 | 85 | 14 | 1 |
| 9 | 84 | 15 | 1 |
| 10 | 84 | 15 | 1 |
| 11 | 84 | 15 | 1 |
| 12 | 83 | 16 | 1 |
| 13 | 83 | 16 | 1 |
| 14 | 82 | 17 | 1 |
| 15 | 82 | 17 | 1 |
| 16 | 80 | 18 | 2 |
| 17 | 80 | 18 | 2 |
| 18 | 79 | 19 | 2 |
| 19 | 79 | 19 | 2 |
| 20 | 79 | 19 | 2 |
| 21 | 79 | 19 | 2 |
| 22 | 79 | 19 | 2 |
| 23 | 79 | 19 | 2 |
| 24 | 79 | 19 | 2 |
| 25 | 79 | 19 | 2 |
| 26 | 80 | 18 | 2 |
| 27 | 80 | 18 | 2 |
| 28 | 80 | 18 | 2 |
| 29 | 81 | 17 | 2 |
| 30 | 81 | 17 | 2 |
| 31 | 83 | 16 | 1 |
Wind in July
Winds average 7 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 15 h 12 min at the start of July to 14 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 42 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 5:14 AM to 5:39 AM, and sunset from 8:27 PM to 8:07 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:39 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:27 | 8:26 | 8:26 | 8:26 | 8:26 | 8:26 | 8:25 | 8:25 | 8:25 | 8:24 | 8:24 | 8:23 | 8:23 | 8:22 | 8:22 | 8:21 | 8:20 | 8:20 | 8:19 | 8:18 | 8:17 | 8:16 | 8:15 | 8:15 | 8:14 | 8:13 | 8:12 | 8:11 | 8:10 | 8:08 | 8:07 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.2 | 5:14 | 8:27 |
| 2 | 15.2 | 5:15 | 8:26 |
| 3 | 15.2 | 5:15 | 8:26 |
| 4 | 15.2 | 5:16 | 8:26 |
| 5 | 15.2 | 5:16 | 8:26 |
| 6 | 15.1 | 5:17 | 8:26 |
| 7 | 15.1 | 5:17 | 8:25 |
| 8 | 15.1 | 5:18 | 8:25 |
| 9 | 15.1 | 5:19 | 8:25 |
| 10 | 15.1 | 5:19 | 8:24 |
| 11 | 15.1 | 5:20 | 8:24 |
| 12 | 15.0 | 5:21 | 8:23 |
| 13 | 15.0 | 5:22 | 8:23 |
| 14 | 15.0 | 5:23 | 8:22 |
| 15 | 15.0 | 5:23 | 8:22 |
| 16 | 14.9 | 5:24 | 8:21 |
| 17 | 14.9 | 5:25 | 8:20 |
| 18 | 14.9 | 5:26 | 8:20 |
| 19 | 14.9 | 5:27 | 8:19 |
| 20 | 14.8 | 5:28 | 8:18 |
| 21 | 14.8 | 5:29 | 8:17 |
| 22 | 14.8 | 5:30 | 8:16 |
| 23 | 14.7 | 5:31 | 8:15 |
| 24 | 14.7 | 5:32 | 8:15 |
| 25 | 14.7 | 5:33 | 8:14 |
| 26 | 14.7 | 5:34 | 8:13 |
| 27 | 14.6 | 5:35 | 8:12 |
| 28 | 14.6 | 5:36 | 8:11 |
| 29 | 14.5 | 5:37 | 8:10 |
| 30 | 14.5 | 5:38 | 8:08 |
| 31 | 14.5 | 5:39 | 8:07 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 6.36 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.87 kWh/m² to a high of 6.46 kWh/m² in June across the year — July's 6.36 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.1 | Intense |
Is July a good time to visit Shelek?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a reasonable time to visit Shelek for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Shelek in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Shelek sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 15°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 8 days see rain.
UV index in Shelek in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Shelek peaks around July 21 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | Moderate |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Shelek in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Shelek is worst in April — around 20 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.9× the cleanest month (December, 5 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 7 | 9 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Good |
| Feb | 9 | Good |
| Mar | 17 | Moderate |
| Apr | 20 | Moderate |
| May | 19 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 15 | Moderate |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 14 | Moderate |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 5 | Good |
Where is Shelek?
Shelek sits at 43.6°N, 78.3°E, 609 m above sea level, in Kazakhstan. The nearest listed city is Esik, 70 km away.
Topography around Shelek
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Shelek.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Shelek has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 80 m around an average of 606 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 667 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,883 m.
The land around Shelek is covered by grassland (34%) and artificial surfaces (29%) within 3 km, grassland (52%) and cropland (36%) within 16 km, and grassland (63%) within 80 km.
Kazakhstan travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 33% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $14,692
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 92%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2.6
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 417
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Shelek (43.5962°, 78.2575°, elevation 609 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).