Almaty Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Almaty, Kazakhstan. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let’s explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
Generally, Almaty receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 869 mm annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, May receives substantial rainfall, averaging 141 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days.
In contrast, the drier season, January brings less snowfall, with 30 mm over 9 snowy days.May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. The city receives 241 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -3°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Almaty Temperature page.
Annual Precipitation in Kazakhstan
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Kazakhstan. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide
Almaty’s average annual precipitation is 869 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm, with a humid subtropical climate.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.
Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.
How is Precipitation Measured?
Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.
Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.
Interesting weather facts
- The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
- Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
- A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.
For more detailed information about Almaty’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Almaty Climate page.
Current rainfall in Almaty
