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Kurchum, Kazakhstan
East Kazakhstan · Kazakhstan
Kurchum is a small city in East Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan with a population of 8,800. Elevation: 1,401 ft (427 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kurchum
Kurshim, also Kurchum or Kurchim is a selo and administrative center of Kurshim District of East Kazakhstan Region, Kazakhstan. Population: 8,490 ; 10,502.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,800 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.5660°, 83.6615° |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
| Country | 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan |
| State / Province | East Kazakhstan |
| Average Temperature | 37°F (3°C) |
| January Average | -0°F (-18°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.5 inches (318 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.0 inches (10 cm) |
About Kurchum
Kurchum is a small city in Kazakhstan (East Kazakhstan) with a population of 8,800. The city sits at an elevation of 1,401 feet (427 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from -0°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Almaty.
Climate in Kurchum
Kurchum 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 250 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 37.4°F |
| 31% below Kazakhstan avg | |
| January Average | -0°F (-18°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Area | 5,960.4 sq mi (15,437.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.5660°N, 83.6615°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0°F (-18°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 6°F (-15°C) | 1.0 in |
Kurchum has a seasonal temperature swing of 71°F / from -0°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.6") and March the driest (0.5").
Schools in Kurchum
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Школа №4 | - | - | - | - |
| 3 гимназия | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kurchum
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kurchum
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Музей |
Hotels in Kurchum
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kurchum
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kurchum
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kurchum
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kurchum
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kurchum
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kurchum
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kurchum
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Priozerny Air Base | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kurchum
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| каз почта |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Kazakhstan
13 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Kurchum?
Kurchum has a population of 8,800 residents and is located in Kazakhstan. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 5,960.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kurchum?
Kurchum has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average -0°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.5 inches, with 4.0 inches of snow.