CHAR(5) is fixed length, right padded with spaces. VARCHAR2(5) is variable length. Thus the difference between VARCHAR and VARCHAR2 is that VARCHAR is ANSI standard but takes up space whereas VARCHAR2 is Oracle-only but makes more efficient use of space.
Almaty: Annual Weather Averages. July is the hottest month in Almaty with an average temperature of 24Â°C (75Â°F) and the coldest is January at -6Â°C (21Â°F). The wettest month is April with an average of 80mm of rain. Loading weather data.
It is served by the Almaty International Airport, where dozens of international airlines operate from. There is plenty to do in Almaty in terms of culture: the city boasts some 18 theatres, 90 museums and art galleries, as well as many cafes cafÃ©s and entertainment. venues