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Kanysh-Kyya, Kyrgyzstan

Jalal-Abad Region · Kyrgyzstan

Kanysh-Kyya is a small town in Jalal-Abad Region, Kyrgyzstan with a population of 4,805. Elevation: 5,614 ft (1,711 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).

4,805 Population 1/sq mi density
5,614 ft Elevation 1,711 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
19.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Bishkek Timezone

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About Kanysh-Kyya

Kanysh-Kyya is a village in the Chatkal river valley of Jalal-Abad Region, Kyrgyzstan. Its population was 4,805 in 2021. It is the administrative seat of Chatkal District. It is served by the Kanysh-Kiya Airport.

People

Population4,805
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain19.4 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation5,614 ft (1,711 m)
Population4,805
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation5,614 ft (1,711 m)
Coordinates41.7654°, 71.0918°
TimezoneAsia/Bishkek
Country🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
State / ProvinceJalal-Abad Region
Average Temperature36°F (2°C)
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation19.4 inches (493 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.8 inches (30 cm)

About Kanysh-Kyya

Kanysh-Kyya is a small town in Kyrgyzstan (Jalal-Abad Region) with a population of 4,805. The city sits at an elevation of 5,614 feet (1,711 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 11°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Bishkek.

Climate in Kanysh-Kyya

Kanysh-Kyya has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 372 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 36.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 31.6
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 44.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 56.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 39.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 23.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 12.3
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 9.2
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 8.5
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 27.9
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 34.2
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 48.1
Kanysh-Kyya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,614 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average35.9°F
34% below Kyrgyzstan avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,614 ft (1,711 m)
Area4,251.1 sq mi (11,010.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates41.7654°N, 71.0918°W
TimezoneAsia/Bishkek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.4"
49% below Kyrgyzstan avg
Snowfall 11.8"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.72"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

114 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 8, 2025.

May 15, 1992 4 km WSW of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan M6.2 139 km
Oct 8, 1995 9 km SE of Uchq?rghon Shahri, Uzbekistan M5.7 119 km
Dec 24, 1992 33 km S of Talas, Kyrgyzstan M5.4 107 km
Feb 20, 1995 4 km NW of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 137 km
May 5, 2003 4 km ENE of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 144 km
Aug 5, 2025 33 km N of Massy, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 137 km
Jan 19, 2010 49 km SSW of Talas, Kyrgyzstan M5.0 90 km
Jan 5, 1992 5 km E of Pop, Uzbekistan M5.0 100 km
Nov 6, 1992 2 km NE of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan M5.0 143 km
Aug 20, 2011 62 km S of Taraz, Kazakhstan M5.0 67 km
Jan 24, 2007 14 km ESE of Toshbuloq, Uzbekistan M4.9 113 km
May 11, 2010 7 km SE of Kerben, Kyrgyzstan M4.9 71 km
Mar 17, 1993 6 km SSW of Uchq?rghon Shahri, Uzbekistan M4.8 112 km
Apr 16, 2016 17 km NW of Pop, Uzbekistan M4.8 86 km
Aug 24, 2013 9 km NE of To‘rqao‘rg‘on, Uzbekistan M4.8 88 km
Jan 2, 1992 22 km ENE of Qo?qon, Uzbekistan M4.8 125 km
Mar 12, 2005 36 km NE of Tash-Kumyr, Kyrgyzstan M4.8 116 km
Apr 29, 2009 30 km WNW of Kerben, Kyrgyzstan M4.8 32 km
Jul 30, 2006 43 km S of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan M4.8 149 km
Sep 29, 1998 16 km WSW of Tash-Kumyr, Kyrgyzstan M4.7 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 1.7 in
March 19°F (-7°C) 2.2 in
April 33°F (0°C) 2.7 in Wettest
May 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
June 53°F (11°C) 1.5 in
July 58°F (15°C) 1.0 in
August 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
September 53°F (11°C) 0.6 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 2.1 in

Kanysh-Kyya has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 11°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.7") and August the driest (0.6").

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Airports Near Kanysh-Kyya

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kerben AirportSmall Airport
Namangan Northeast AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Bishkek
Elevation
1,859 m (6,099 ft)

🇰🇬 About Kyrgyzstan

Capital Bishkek
Population 6,315,800
Area 198,500 km²
GDP (USD) $15,180,842,369
GDP per capita $2,138
HDI 0.720
Life expectancy 72.3 years
Internet users 88.5%
Urban population 34.7%
Currency KGS (Som)
Languages Kyrgyz, Russian
Calling code +996
TLD .kg
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kanysh-Kyya

What is the population of Kanysh-Kyya?

Kanysh-Kyya has a population of 4,805 residents and is located in Kyrgyzstan. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,251.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kanysh-Kyya?

Kanysh-Kyya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 11°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.4 inches, with 11.8 inches of snow.

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