SURFACE WIND REGIME IN KAZAKHSTAN

This article examines the spatial and temporal characteristics of wind patterns across the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, based on data from ground-based meteorological stations and using modern methods for analyzing climate parameters. Kazakhstan, with its vast territory and diverse terrain – ranging from plains and steppes to mountain ranges – demonstrates significant variability in wind speeds and directions. This variability is influenced by both large-scale climatic processes and local orographic features. The conducted analysis made it possible to identify stable wind zones, determine characteristic seasonal fluctuations, and reveal long-term trends in wind patterns. The results obtained are of practical value for the design of wind energy installations, the construction of structures sensitive to wind loads, as well as for the development of regional strategies for adaptation to climate change.