Osh, Kyrgyzstan

Full City Profile

375,400 Population 5,328/sq mi density
3,241 ft Elevation 988 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Osh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.1 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation3,241 ft (988 m)
Area70.5 sq mi (182.5 km²)
Population Density5,328/sq mi
Coordinates40.5283°N, 72.7985°E
TimezoneAsia/Bishkek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.1"
66% below US avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Apr) 1.73"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

527 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 26, 2025.

Jun 26, 2016 92 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan M6.4 125 km
May 15, 1992 4 km WSW of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan M6.2 63 km
Jul 19, 2011 16 km NNE of Aydarken, Kyrgyzstan M6.1 128 km
Jan 9, 1997 Kyrgyzstan M5.8 137 km
Oct 8, 1995 9 km SE of Uchq?rghon Shahri, Uzbekistan M5.7 79 km
Jan 1, 2008 31 km SSE of Osh, Kyrgyzstan M5.6 31 km
Jun 28, 2016 92 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan M5.5 126 km
Sep 5, 2002 29 km SE of Shohimardon, Uzbekistan M5.5 108 km
Mar 29, 1990 86 km ESE of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan M5.4 131 km
Sep 7, 2010 135 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan M5.4 149 km
Jun 27, 2016 113 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan M5.3 136 km
Oct 31, 1991 23 km SE of Nookat, Kyrgyzstan M5.2 42 km
Jul 1, 2009 100 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan M5.2 118 km
Dec 1, 1990 23 km ENE of Uzgen, Kyrgyzstan M5.2 73 km
May 5, 2003 4 km ENE of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 62 km
Jun 29, 2016 96 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 132 km
Feb 20, 1995 4 km NW of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 67 km
May 6, 2020 130 km ESE of Nookat, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 135 km
Aug 5, 2025 33 km N of Massy, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 94 km
Jan 5, 1992 5 km E of Pop, Uzbekistan M5.0 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 1.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in Wettest
May 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.1 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.1 in

Osh has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.7") and August the driest (0.4").

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