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Kara-Kulja, Kyrgyzstan

Osh Region · Kyrgyzstan

Kara-Kulja is a small city in Osh Region, Kyrgyzstan with a population of 15,616. Elevation: 4,541 ft (1,384 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

15,616 Population 6/sq mi density
4,541 ft Elevation 1,384 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
20.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Bishkek Timezone

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About Kara-Kulja

Kara-Kulja is the center of Kara-Kulja District in Osh Region of Kyrgyzstan.

People

Population15,616
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain20.0 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation4,541 ft (1,384 m)
Population15,616
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation4,541 ft (1,384 m)
Coordinates40.6322°, 73.5925°
TimezoneAsia/Bishkek
Country🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
State / ProvinceOsh Region
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation20.0 inches (508 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.6 inches (19 cm)

About Kara-Kulja

Kara-Kulja is a small city in Kyrgyzstan (Osh Region) with a population of 15,616. The city sits at an elevation of 4,541 feet (1,384 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Bishkek.

Climate in Kara-Kulja

Kara-Kulja has an average annual temperature of 4.9°C (41°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-7.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 359 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -7.2°C / 19°F -19.2° / 4.1° 49.6
Feb -5.3°C / 22°F -17.5° / 6.8° 29.0
Mar 0.2°C / 32°F -10.6° / 13.6° 35.7
Apr 5.4°C / 42°F -6.4° / 20.4° 36.7
May 9.6°C / 49°F -1.4° / 23.6° 42.8
Jun 13.6°C / 57°F 2.1° / 26° 25.8
Jul 17.4°C / 63°F 6.1° / 30° 15.4
Aug 16.2°C / 61°F 3.9° / 28.5° 11.3
Sep 11.7°C / 53°F 0.3° / 25.3° 9.3
Oct 4.6°C / 40°F -5.7° / 17.7° 36.2
Nov -1.3°C / 30°F -11.4° / 11.7° 44.7
Dec -6.1°C / 21°F -17.7° / 6° 22.8
Kara-Kulja has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 300 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 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,541 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below Kyrgyzstan avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,541 ft (1,384 m)
Area2,628.5 sq mi (6,807.9 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates40.6322°N, 73.5925°W
TimezoneAsia/Bishkek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.0"
47% below Kyrgyzstan avg
Snowfall 7.6"
Wettest Month (May) 3.11"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

514 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 26, 2016 92 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan M6.4 130 km
May 15, 1992 4 km WSW of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan M6.2 107 km
Jan 9, 1997 Kyrgyzstan M5.8 73 km
Oct 8, 1995 9 km SE of Uchq?rghon Shahri, Uzbekistan M5.7 130 km
Jan 1, 2008 31 km SSE of Osh, Kyrgyzstan M5.6 64 km
Jun 28, 2016 92 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan M5.5 131 km
Sep 7, 2010 135 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan M5.4 133 km
Mar 29, 1990 86 km ESE of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan M5.4 139 km
Jun 27, 2016 113 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan M5.3 130 km
Dec 1, 1990 23 km ENE of Uzgen, Kyrgyzstan M5.2 25 km
Feb 5, 2012 90 km WNW of At-Bashi, Kyrgyzstan M5.2 134 km
Jun 10, 2010 107 km WNW of Kashgar, China M5.2 136 km
Oct 31, 1991 23 km SE of Nookat, Kyrgyzstan M5.2 83 km
Jul 1, 2009 100 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan M5.2 117 km
Jun 29, 2016 96 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 135 km
Feb 20, 1995 4 km NW of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 108 km
Aug 5, 2025 33 km N of Massy, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 114 km
May 6, 2020 130 km ESE of Nookat, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 110 km
May 5, 2003 4 km ENE of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 101 km
Jul 8, 2008 77 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan M5.0 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.5 in
March 32°F (0°C) 2.2 in
April 47°F (9°C) 3.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
July 69°F (20°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.7 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.6 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.2 in

Kara-Kulja has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 18°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Kara-Kulja

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ажибек Юсупов
Апыз Калматов мектеби
Школа имени Эшмамбетова
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Farmers Markets in Kara-Kulja

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kara-Kulja Central Bazaar

Hotels in Kara-Kulja

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alayku Hotel
Bek-Bol-Sham Hotel

Clinics in Kara-Kulja

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Каракулжа ЦСМ

Banks in Kara-Kulja

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bakai Bank
Банк Компаньон
РСК
ЭкоИсламикБанк

Stadiums & Teams in Kara-Kulja

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kara-Kulja

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jalal-Abad AirportMedium Airport
Kara-Kuldja AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Bishkek
Elevation
1,390 m (4,561 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 Kara-Kulja

What is the population of Kara-Kulja?

Kara-Kulja has a population of 15,616 residents and is located in Kyrgyzstan. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 2,628.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kara-Kulja?

Kara-Kulja has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.0 inches, with 7.6 inches of snow.

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