Soil freezing in the 2nd decade of February 2026.
As of February 20, 2026, soil freezing is observed in most of the country, in the south the soil has thawed. The weakening of freezing is noted in the south-west and south-east, as well as in some areas of the west, east and center of the country.
At the same time, the depth of freezing continues to increase in the northern regions. The maximum freezing of the soil is observed in the north-west, north-east and in the center of the country: in Pavlodar region 207 cm, in Kostanay 181 cm, in Akmola 155 cm, in Aktobe 150 cm, in Karaganda 136 cm.
Last year, on February 20, the maximum freezing depth of 150 cm was observed in Kostanay and Pavlodar regions.
Soil freezing depth in the Republic of Kazakhstan as of February 20, 2026
