Fort Shevchenko, Kazakhstan, +41.3°C (Caspian Sea) – July record, 0.1°C from All-time High

A Scorching weekend in July 2025, Fort Shevchenko, a city situated on the eastern shore of the Caspian Sea in Kazakhstan, recorded an intense temperature of +41.3°C, setting a new July heat record for the area. This extreme temperature falls just 0.1°C below the all-time highest temperature ever documented in Fort Shevchenko, marking an exceptionally hot period for the region.

Fort Shevchenko’s location by the Caspian Sea usually moderates temperatures somewhat, but the recent heatwave brought unrelenting high temperatures, pushing the limits of historical climate data. The +41.3°C reading underscores the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme heat events in Central Asia, driven largely by global climate change.

This record-setting heat poses significant risks to local populations, agriculture, and infrastructure, particularly in coastal and semi-arid regions. The soaring temperatures strain water resources and increase energy demand for cooling, while also heightening the risk of heat-related illnesses.

The proximity of this July record to the all-time high reflects the broader trend of rising temperatures across Kazakhstan and neighboring countries, with multiple regions experiencing more frequent and intense heatwaves in recent years.

Fort Shevchenko’s July heat record of +41.3°C serves as a stark indicator of the accelerating warming affecting Central Asia, highlighting the urgent need for adaptation strategies to mitigate the impacts of climate extremes in this vulnerable region.

Illustration picture: https://www.planetesoterica.com/fort-shevchenko-and-bautino/