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Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan has an average annual maximum temperature of 11°C (52°F), ranging from -10°C (14°F) in January to 30°C (86°F) in July. Below you'll find a full monthly breakdown and a comparison with cities worldwide.
In Semipalatinsk, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Nighttime lows reflect this range, dropping from 17°C (63°F) in July to -20°C (-4°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Semipalatinsk by month:
Temperatures tend to bottom out between 4 AM and 6 AM, then climb to their daily peak around 3 PM. July, the warmest month, sees 342 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records. 46-year average (1976-2025)
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Semipalatinsk spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
The map below shows the annual temperature across Kazakhstan. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
Semipalatinsk's average annual maximum temperature is 11°C (52°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Seville, Spain averages 23°C (73°F) a year, one of the warmer cities in Western Europe, with long hot summers.
Toronto, Canada averages 13°C (55°F) annually, with cold snowy winters balanced by genuinely warm summers.
Beijing, China averages 20°C (68°F) annually, but with big seasonal swings, very cold winters and hot summers.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate, hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Semipalatinsk, January is the coolest month, with average highs of -10°C (14°F) and humidity around 77%, considered high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 30°C (86°F) with 55% humidity, conditions that feel moderate. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Semipalatinsk's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Semipalatinsk climate page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Semipalatinsk - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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