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Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Full City Profile

900,000 Population 14,849/sq mi density
2,516 ft Elevation 767 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Bishkek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,516 ft (767 m)
Area60.6 sq mi (157.0 km²)
Population Density14,849/sq mi
Coordinates42.8700°N, 74.5900°W
TimezoneAsia/Bishkek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.72"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

82 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 8, 2025.

Aug 19, 1992 60 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan M7.3 116 km
Aug 19, 1992 35 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan M6.6 140 km
Aug 19, 1992 37 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan M6.3 138 km
Aug 19, 1992 55 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan M6.1 121 km
May 22, 2003 0 km NNE of Lugovoy, Kazakhstan M5.5 149 km
Dec 6, 1999 Kyrgyzstan M5.2 144 km
Aug 19, 1992 56 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan M5.2 119 km
Jun 14, 1996 48 km SSW of Merke, Kazakhstan M5.2 143 km
Aug 19, 1992 50 km NNE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 129 km
Mar 2, 2010 Kyrgyzstan M5.1 96 km
Aug 19, 1992 52 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan M5.0 129 km
Jun 6, 2007 Kyrgyzstan M5.0 73 km
Aug 19, 1992 50 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan M5.0 129 km
Apr 9, 2011 91 km SSE of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan M4.9 91 km
Mar 27, 2025 22 km SW of Merke, Kazakhstan M4.9 130 km
Jan 16, 2004 34 km S of Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan M4.9 72 km
Jan 22, 2015 59 km S of Kant, Kyrgyzstan M4.9 64 km
Nov 23, 2013 28 km S of Kemin, Kyrgyzstan M4.9 99 km
Sep 2, 2004 105 km ESE of Khantau, Kazakhstan M4.9 132 km
Aug 23, 1992 53 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan M4.9 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in Wettest
May 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.3 in

Bishkek has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.7") and August the driest (0.4").

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