Kara-Kul’, Kyrgyzstan

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26,901 Population 66/sq mi density

3,091 ft Elevation 942 meters

40°F Avg Temperature 4°C

Kara-Kul’ has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	39.7°F
	26% below US avg
January Average	12°F (-11°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,091 ft (942 m)
Area	405.4 sq mi (1,050.0 km²)
Population Density	66/sq mi
Coordinates	41.6283°N, 72.6703°W
Timezone	Asia/Bishkek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.6"

35% below US avg

Snowfall 10.5"

Wettest Month (Apr) 3.54"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

271 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 29, 2025.

Aug 19, 1992	60 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan	M7.3	94 km
Aug 19, 1992	35 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan	M6.6	71 km
Aug 19, 1992	37 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan	M6.3	73 km
May 15, 1992	4 km WSW of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan	M6.2	71 km
Aug 19, 1992	55 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan	M6.1	89 km
Oct 8, 1995	9 km SE of Uchq?rghon Shahri, Uzbekistan	M5.7	78 km
May 22, 2003	0 km NNE of Lugovoy, Kazakhstan	M5.5	147 km
Dec 24, 1992	33 km S of Talas, Kyrgyzstan	M5.4	76 km
Aug 19, 1992	56 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan	M5.2	91 km
Jun 14, 1996	48 km SSW of Merke, Kazakhstan	M5.2	97 km
Dec 1, 1990	23 km ENE of Uzgen, Kyrgyzstan	M5.2	113 km
Aug 19, 1992	50 km NNE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan	M5.1	86 km
Aug 5, 2025	33 km N of Massy, Kyrgyzstan	M5.1	30 km
May 5, 2003	4 km ENE of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan	M5.1	65 km
Oct 18, 1992	25 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan	M5.1	61 km
Feb 20, 1995	4 km NW of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan	M5.1	64 km
Aug 19, 1992	50 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan	M5.0	83 km
Nov 6, 1992	2 km NE of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan	M5.0	66 km
Aug 20, 2011	62 km S of Taraz, Kazakhstan	M5.0	137 km
Apr 27, 2009	24 km WSW of Lugovoye, Kazakhstan	M5.0	136 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	12°F (-11°C)	1.7 in	Coldest
February	15°F (-10°C)	1.9 in
March	25°F (-4°C)	2.8 in
April	40°F (4°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
May	52°F (11°C)	3.4 in
June	58°F (15°C)	2.1 in
July	64°F (18°C)	1.3 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	0.8 in	Driest
September	56°F (13°C)	0.9 in
October	45°F (7°C)	2.2 in
November	31°F (-1°C)	2.2 in
December	18°F (-8°C)	1.9 in

Kara-Kul’ has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 12°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (0.8").

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