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Karatau, Kazakhstan

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37,881 Population 491/sq mi density
1,722 ft Elevation 525 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Karatau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,722 ft (525 m)
Area77.2 sq mi (200.0 km²)
Population Density491/sq mi
Coordinates43.1796°N, 70.4592°W
TimezoneAsia/Almaty

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.3"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.01"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 6, 2023.

Aug 20, 2011 62 km S of Taraz, Kazakhstan M5.0 117 km
Aug 19, 1995 24 km S of Zhabagly, Kazakhstan M4.7 107 km
Apr 9, 1990 32 km E of Qogham, Kazakhstan M4.6 149 km
Nov 24, 1994 52 km ESE of Zhabagly, Kazakhstan M4.6 114 km
Sep 24, 2013 16 km SSE of Chayan, Kazakhstan M4.6 86 km
Feb 17, 2002 30 km S of Karatau, Kazakhstan M4.6 31 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km NNW of Temirlanovka, Kazakhstan M4.5 113 km
Sep 26, 2002 67 km SW of Talas, Kyrgyzstan M4.5 145 km
Mar 21, 2022 61 km SE of Zhabagly, Kazakhstan M4.5 137 km
Feb 17, 2002 22 km S of Karatau, Kazakhstan M4.5 22 km
Jun 8, 2012 19 km WNW of Sastobe, Kazakhstan M4.5 82 km
Feb 12, 2013 37 km ENE of Zhabagly, Kazakhstan M4.4 80 km
May 1, 2006 13 km WNW of Shymkent, Kazakhstan M4.4 126 km
May 1, 2006 central Kazakhstan M4.4 130 km
Apr 9, 2010 12 km ESE of Bayzhansay, Kazakhstan M4.3 34 km
Sep 24, 2013 19 km SSE of Chayan, Kazakhstan M4.3 88 km
Jan 10, 2011 57 km ENE of Zhangatas, Kazakhstan M4.2 71 km
Oct 3, 2012 17 km SSW of Bayzhansay, Kazakhstan M4.1 52 km
Apr 10, 1999 28 km ESE of Lenger, Kazakhstan M3.8 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.2 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in Wettest
May 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 67°F (20°C) 0.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.3 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.4 in

Karatau has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 27°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.0") and August the driest (0.1").

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