Ala-Buka, Kyrgyzstan

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15,426 Population 11/sq mi density

4,101 ft Elevation 1,250 meters

48°F Avg Temperature 9°C

Ala-Buka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	47.5°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,101 ft (1,250 m)
Area	1,443.0 sq mi (3,737.3 km²)
Population Density	11/sq mi
Coordinates	41.4105°N, 71.4863°W
Timezone	Asia/Bishkek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.4"

54% below US avg

Snowfall 6.9"

Wettest Month (Apr) 2.48"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

196 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 15, 1992	4 km WSW of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan	M6.2	90 km
Jul 19, 2011	16 km NNE of Aydarken, Kyrgyzstan	M6.1	148 km
Oct 8, 1995	9 km SE of Uchq?rghon Shahri, Uzbekistan	M5.7	69 km
Dec 24, 1992	33 km S of Talas, Kyrgyzstan	M5.4	109 km
Aug 5, 2025	33 km N of Massy, Kyrgyzstan	M5.1	97 km
May 5, 2003	4 km ENE of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan	M5.1	96 km
Feb 20, 1995	4 km NW of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan	M5.1	89 km
Nov 6, 1992	2 km NE of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan	M5.0	95 km
May 21, 1992	10 km SW of Bazar-Korgon, Kyrgyzstan	M5.0	111 km
Jan 19, 2010	49 km SSW of Talas, Kyrgyzstan	M5.0	91 km
Aug 20, 2011	62 km S of Taraz, Kazakhstan	M5.0	104 km
Jan 5, 1992	5 km E of Pop, Uzbekistan	M5.0	65 km
Mar 7, 1992	14 km NW of Shohimardon, Uzbekistan	M4.9	149 km
May 11, 2010	7 km SE of Kerben, Kyrgyzstan	M4.9	29 km
Feb 20, 2012	45 km S of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan	M4.9	129 km
Apr 26, 2009	8 km W of Jalal-Abad, Kyrgyzstan	M4.9	130 km
Jan 24, 2007	14 km ESE of Toshbuloq, Uzbekistan	M4.9	64 km
Apr 16, 2016	17 km NW of Pop, Uzbekistan	M4.8	62 km
Aug 24, 2013	9 km NE of To‘rqao‘rg‘on, Uzbekistan	M4.8	39 km
Apr 29, 2009	30 km WNW of Kerben, Kyrgyzstan	M4.8	23 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	1.4 in	Coldest
February	26°F (-4°C)	1.6 in
March	34°F (1°C)	2.2 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.5 in	Wettest
May	58°F (15°C)	2.3 in
June	65°F (18°C)	1.2 in
July	69°F (21°C)	0.8 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	0.4 in	Driest
September	62°F (16°C)	0.4 in
October	51°F (10°C)	1.5 in
November	39°F (4°C)	1.5 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	1.7 in

Ala-Buka has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (0.4").

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