Shymkent weather in July
In July, Shymkent sees average daytime highs of 33°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 12 mm of rain across 2.6 wet days and about 14.8 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 83% of the time in July, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 15 h 06 min at the start of July to 14 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Shymkent's 3rd-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Shymkent's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 33°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 20°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 12 mm
- 2.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 48 min
- 6:03 AM – 8:51 PM
- Cloud cover
- 19%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.44 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.4
- out of 10
Shymkent is city in Kazakhstan.
- Density
- 3,458/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1101
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month.
A typical July day in Shymkent reaches about 33°C in the afternoon and slips back to 20°C overnight — a 14°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 37°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 3°C warmer than June and about 1°C warmer than August.
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| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 19 |
| 2 | 33 | 19 |
| 3 | 33 | 19 |
| 4 | 33 | 19 |
| 5 | 33 | 19 |
| 6 | 33 | 19 |
| 7 | 33 | 19 |
| 8 | 33 | 19 |
| 9 | 33 | 20 |
| 10 | 33 | 20 |
| 11 | 33 | 20 |
| 12 | 33 | 20 |
| 13 | 33 | 20 |
| 14 | 33 | 20 |
| 15 | 33 | 20 |
| 16 | 33 | 20 |
| 17 | 33 | 20 |
| 18 | 33 | 20 |
| 19 | 33 | 20 |
| 20 | 33 | 20 |
| 21 | 33 | 20 |
| 22 | 33 | 20 |
| 23 | 33 | 20 |
| 24 | 33 | 20 |
| 25 | 33 | 20 |
| 26 | 33 | 20 |
| 27 | 33 | 20 |
| 28 | 33 | 20 |
| 29 | 33 | 20 |
| 30 | 33 | 20 |
| 31 | 33 | 20 |
How July really feels in Shymkent
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Shymkent weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 1st-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4° / -5° | 70 | 10.8 | 6.7 | 9.3 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 6° / -3° | 79 | 10.3 | 5 | 10.3 | 0.6 |
| Mar | 13° / 3° | 85 | 11.6 | 2.2 | 11.6 | 3.5 |
| Apr | 20° / 9° | 94 | 11.4 | 0.3 | 13.1 | 6.1 |
| May | 25° / 14° | 64 | 9.1 | 0 | 14.4 | 7.1 |
| Jun | 31° / 18° | 27 | 5.5 | 0 | 15 | 5.5 |
| Jul | 33° / 20° | 12 | 2.6 | 0 | 14.8 | 4.4 |
| Aug | 32° / 18° | 8 | 1.4 | 0 | 13.7 | 5.2 |
| Sep | 27° / 13° | 10 | 2 | 0 | 12.3 | 8.1 |
| Oct | 20° / 7° | 35 | 5.1 | 0.3 | 10.8 | 7.2 |
| Nov | 12° / 2° | 63 | 8.5 | 2.1 | 9.6 | 3.1 |
| Dec | 6° / -3° | 68 | 9.4 | 5 | 9 | 0.3 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 83% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 10% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 7%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 95 |
| Cloudier (%) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 92 | 8 |
| 2 | 92 | 8 |
| 3 | 92 | 8 |
| 4 | 93 | 7 |
| 5 | 93 | 7 |
| 6 | 93 | 7 |
| 7 | 93 | 7 |
| 8 | 93 | 7 |
| 9 | 92 | 8 |
| 10 | 92 | 8 |
| 11 | 92 | 8 |
| 12 | 92 | 8 |
| 13 | 92 | 8 |
| 14 | 92 | 8 |
| 15 | 92 | 8 |
| 16 | 93 | 7 |
| 17 | 93 | 7 |
| 18 | 93 | 7 |
| 19 | 93 | 7 |
| 20 | 93 | 7 |
| 21 | 93 | 7 |
| 22 | 93 | 7 |
| 23 | 93 | 7 |
| 24 | 93 | 7 |
| 25 | 93 | 7 |
| 26 | 94 | 6 |
| 27 | 94 | 6 |
| 28 | 94 | 6 |
| 29 | 94 | 6 |
| 30 | 94 | 6 |
| 31 | 95 | 5 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Shymkent gets around 12 mm of rain over 2.6 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 9% and peaks near 12% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 11 |
| 3 | 10 |
| 4 | 10 |
| 5 | 10 |
| 6 | 9 |
| 7 | 9 |
| 8 | 9 |
| 9 | 9 |
| 10 | 9 |
| 11 | 9 |
| 12 | 9 |
| 13 | 9 |
| 14 | 9 |
| 15 | 9 |
| 16 | 9 |
| 17 | 10 |
| 18 | 10 |
| 19 | 10 |
| 20 | 10 |
| 21 | 9 |
| 22 | 9 |
| 23 | 9 |
| 24 | 9 |
| 25 | 8 |
| 26 | 8 |
| 27 | 8 |
| 28 | 7 |
| 29 | 7 |
| 30 | 7 |
| 31 | 6 |
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 71% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 |
| Comfortable (%) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| Humid (%) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67 | 27 | 6 |
| 2 | 68 | 27 | 5 |
| 3 | 68 | 27 | 5 |
| 4 | 69 | 26 | 5 |
| 5 | 70 | 26 | 4 |
| 6 | 70 | 26 | 4 |
| 7 | 70 | 26 | 4 |
| 8 | 70 | 26 | 4 |
| 9 | 71 | 26 | 3 |
| 10 | 70 | 27 | 3 |
| 11 | 70 | 27 | 3 |
| 12 | 70 | 27 | 3 |
| 13 | 70 | 27 | 3 |
| 14 | 70 | 27 | 3 |
| 15 | 70 | 27 | 3 |
| 16 | 70 | 27 | 3 |
| 17 | 70 | 27 | 3 |
| 18 | 70 | 27 | 3 |
| 19 | 70 | 27 | 3 |
| 20 | 71 | 26 | 3 |
| 21 | 71 | 26 | 3 |
| 22 | 71 | 26 | 3 |
| 23 | 72 | 25 | 3 |
| 24 | 72 | 25 | 3 |
| 25 | 73 | 24 | 3 |
| 26 | 74 | 23 | 3 |
| 27 | 74 | 23 | 3 |
| 28 | 75 | 22 | 3 |
| 29 | 75 | 22 | 3 |
| 30 | 76 | 21 | 3 |
| 31 | 76 | 21 | 3 |
Wind in July
Winds average 8 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 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 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 15 h 06 min at the start of July to 14 h 24 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 5:53 AM to 6:17 AM, and sunset from 8:57 PM to 8:39 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:17 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:57 | 8:57 | 8:56 | 8:56 | 8:56 | 8:56 | 8:56 | 8:55 | 8:55 | 8:55 | 8:54 | 8:54 | 8:53 | 8:53 | 8:52 | 8:51 | 8:51 | 8:50 | 8:49 | 8:49 | 8:48 | 8:47 | 8:46 | 8:45 | 8:45 | 8:44 | 8:43 | 8:42 | 8:41 | 8:40 | 8:39 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.1 | 5:53 | 8:57 |
| 2 | 15.1 | 5:54 | 8:57 |
| 3 | 15.0 | 5:54 | 8:56 |
| 4 | 15.0 | 5:55 | 8:56 |
| 5 | 15.0 | 5:55 | 8:56 |
| 6 | 15.0 | 5:56 | 8:56 |
| 7 | 15.0 | 5:56 | 8:56 |
| 8 | 15.0 | 5:57 | 8:55 |
| 9 | 15.0 | 5:58 | 8:55 |
| 10 | 14.9 | 5:58 | 8:55 |
| 11 | 14.9 | 5:59 | 8:54 |
| 12 | 14.9 | 6:00 | 8:54 |
| 13 | 14.9 | 6:01 | 8:53 |
| 14 | 14.9 | 6:01 | 8:53 |
| 15 | 14.8 | 6:02 | 8:52 |
| 16 | 14.8 | 6:03 | 8:51 |
| 17 | 14.8 | 6:04 | 8:51 |
| 18 | 14.8 | 6:05 | 8:50 |
| 19 | 14.7 | 6:05 | 8:49 |
| 20 | 14.7 | 6:06 | 8:49 |
| 21 | 14.7 | 6:07 | 8:48 |
| 22 | 14.7 | 6:08 | 8:47 |
| 23 | 14.6 | 6:09 | 8:46 |
| 24 | 14.6 | 6:10 | 8:45 |
| 25 | 14.6 | 6:11 | 8:45 |
| 26 | 14.5 | 6:12 | 8:44 |
| 27 | 14.5 | 6:13 | 8:43 |
| 28 | 14.5 | 6:14 | 8:42 |
| 29 | 14.4 | 6:15 | 8:41 |
| 30 | 14.4 | 6:16 | 8:40 |
| 31 | 14.4 | 6:17 | 8:39 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 7.44 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.69 kWh/m² to a high of 7.44 kWh/m² in July across the year — July's 7.44 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| 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 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.2 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Shymkent
None of Shymkent's seasonal hazards are active in July. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Shymkent's rainy season runs November–May, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is July a good time to visit Shymkent?
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 Shymkent for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Shymkent in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Shymkent sees daytime highs around 33°C and nights near 20°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Shymkent in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Shymkent peaks around June 12 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 10 at about 2 (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) | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 7 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Low |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in Shymkent 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 Shymkent is worst in May — around 24 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.8× the cleanest month (December, 14 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) | 14 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 14 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Moderate |
| Feb | 16 | Moderate |
| Mar | 22 | Moderate |
| Apr | 23 | Moderate |
| May | 24 | Moderate |
| Jun | 21 | Moderate |
| Jul | 20 | Moderate |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 20 | Moderate |
| Oct | 21 | Moderate |
| Nov | 16 | Moderate |
| Dec | 14 | Moderate |
Where is Shymkent?
Shymkent sits at 42.3°N, 69.6°E, 520 m above sea level, in Kazakhstan. The nearest listed city is Aksu, 22 km away.
Topography around Shymkent
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Shymkent.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Shymkent has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 98 m around an average of 524 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 387 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,913 m.
The land around Shymkent is covered by artificial surfaces (87%) within 3 km, cropland (52%) and artificial surfaces (30%) within 16 km, and grassland (60%) and cropland (33%) 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 Shymkent (42.3099°, 69.6004°, elevation 520 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).