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Karakol, Kyrgyzstan

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84,351 Population 4,547/sq mi density
5,807 ft Elevation 1,770 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
Karakol has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average35.6°F
34% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,807 ft (1,770 m)
Area18.6 sq mi (48.0 km²)
Population Density4,547/sq mi
Coordinates42.4905°N, 78.3920°W
TimezoneAsia/Bishkek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.1"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 3.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

293 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 23, 2025.

Jan 22, 2024 128 km WNW of Aykol, China M7.0 139 km
Nov 12, 1990 35 km NW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan M6.4 58 km
Jan 28, 2013 61 km SE of Kegen, Kazakhstan M6.1 109 km
Feb 14, 2005 92 km NW of Aksu, China M6.1 121 km
Jan 22, 2024 129 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan M5.8 137 km
Jan 29, 2024 128 km WNW of Aykol, China M5.7 145 km
Jan 22, 2024 128 km WNW of Aykol, China M5.5 144 km
Apr 19, 2009 119 km S of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan M5.4 136 km
May 30, 2012 55 km NW of Kegen, Kazakhstan M5.4 103 km
Jan 22, 2024 124 km WNW of Aykol, China M5.4 131 km
Feb 25, 2024 130 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan M5.4 142 km
Feb 15, 2005 97 km NW of Aksu, China M5.3 117 km
Jan 22, 2024 131 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan M5.3 142 km
Jan 25, 2024 112 km WNW of Aykol, China M5.3 142 km
Jan 23, 2024 119 km WNW of Aykol, China M5.3 143 km
Jun 7, 1998 98 km SE of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan M5.2 124 km
Jan 18, 1996 45 km SE of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan M5.2 105 km
Jan 22, 2024 122 km WNW of Aykol, China M5.2 143 km
Jan 22, 2024 121 km WNW of Aykol, China M5.1 147 km
Apr 6, 2005 125 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.6 in
March 24°F (-5°C) 0.9 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.6 in
May 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
June 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
September 49°F (10°C) 1.7 in
October 38°F (3°C) 1.4 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in

Karakol has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 13°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.6").

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