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Zaysan, Kazakhstan

East Kazakhstan · Kazakhstan

Zaysan is a small city in East Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan with a population of 17,600. Elevation: 2,083 ft (635 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

17,600 Population 5/sq mi density
2,083 ft Elevation 635 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
12.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Almaty Timezone

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About Zaysan

Zaisan or Zaysan, is a town in the East Kazakhstan Region of Kazakhstan, the administrative center of Zaisan District. It is situated near the southeastern corner of Lake Zaysan at an altitude of 660 meters (2170 ft) above sea level. Population: 14,389 ; 16,021. The town is located near the eastern terminus of European route E127, which connects it with Omsk in Russia as well as the rest of the European route network.

People

Population17,600
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain12.3 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation2,083 ft (635 m)
Population17,600
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation2,083 ft (635 m)
Coordinates47.4666°, 84.8714°
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Country🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
State / ProvinceEast Kazakhstan
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation12.3 inches (312 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.9 inches (7 cm)

About Zaysan

Zaysan is a small city in Kazakhstan (East Kazakhstan) with a population of 17,600. The city sits at an elevation of 2,083 feet (635 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 5°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Almaty.

Climate in Zaysan

Zaysan has an average annual temperature of 5.6°C (42°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-16.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 322 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -16.3°C / 3°F -20.6° / -12° 14.7
Feb -12.9°C / 9°F -17.7° / -8.1° 12.5
Mar -5°C / 23°F -9.9° / -0.1° 15.2
Apr 8.9°C / 48°F 3° / 14.8° 27.3
May 16.6°C / 62°F 10.9° / 22.3° 43.1
Jun 21.9°C / 71°F 16.5° / 27.3° 31.4
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 18.6° / 29° 50.0
Aug 22.6°C / 73°F 17.1° / 28° 28.7
Sep 16°C / 61°F 10.3° / 21.7° 30.9
Oct 8.2°C / 47°F 2.7° / 13.6° 23.9
Nov -3.8°C / 25°F -8.1° / 0.4° 29.5
Dec -12.9°C / 9°F -17.1° / -8.7° 14.9
Zaysan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 65°F. The area gets 314 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 12.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,083 feet.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average38.9°F
28% below Kazakhstan avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,083 ft (635 m)
Area3,709.4 sq mi (9,607.4 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates47.4666°N, 84.8714°W
TimezoneAsia/Almaty

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.3"
68% below Kazakhstan avg
Snowfall 2.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.81"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jun 14, 1990 47 km NNE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M6.6 47 km
Aug 3, 1990 55 km N of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M6.2 56 km
Feb 1, 2019 117 km SSW of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan M5.3 134 km
Aug 19, 1991 66 km SSE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M5.3 67 km
Jun 14, 1990 49 km NNE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M5.2 49 km
Apr 4, 2017 25 km SSE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M5.1 26 km
Sep 27, 1990 48 km N of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M5.0 49 km
Feb 13, 2009 84 km SSW of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M5.0 85 km
Jan 22, 1998 83 km E of Kurchum, Kazakhstan M4.9 125 km
Dec 13, 2000 109 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.9 109 km
May 28, 1995 51 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.8 52 km
Aug 2, 2024 106 km ENE of Kurchum, Kazakhstan M4.8 149 km
Jul 16, 2022 70 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.7 71 km
Jan 16, 2018 28 km S of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.6 29 km
Mar 20, 2006 112 km E of Kurchum, Kazakhstan M4.6 136 km
May 14, 2019 119 km WSW of Altay, China M4.5 130 km
Aug 28, 2025 45 km ESE of Kurchum, Kazakhstan M4.5 116 km
Mar 8, 2025 62 km SE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.5 62 km
Feb 23, 1993 114 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan M4.4 115 km
Apr 17, 1997 95 km W of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan M4.4 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 5°F (-15°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 8°F (-14°C) 0.4 in
March 20°F (-7°C) 0.5 in
April 44°F (6°C) 1.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
November 22°F (-5°C) 0.9 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 0.6 in

Zaysan has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 5°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.8") and January the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Zaysan

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ломоносов атындағы мектеп
Школа-интернат имени Дауленова
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Radio Stations near Zaysan

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Zaysan

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Rakhat
Zaysan
Арай
Нұржол қонақ үй

Restaurants in Zaysan

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Батыр

Cafes in Zaysan

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Али
Жайсан

Bus Stations in Zaysan

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus station

Gas Stations in Zaysan

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KZ #950030311
Qazaq Oil
Акниет АЗС
Нур

Banks in Zaysan

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Home Credit Bank

Shopping Malls in Zaysan

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Қара ертіс сауда үйі

Airports Near Zaysan

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tughyl AirportSmall Airport
Zaysan AirportSZISmall Airport
Zaysan West AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Zaysan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
KazPost

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zaysan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Мешіт

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Almaty
Elevation
660 m (2,165 ft)
Postal Code
070700
Website
zaysan.vko.gov.kz

🇰🇿 About Kazakhstan

Capital Nur-Sultan
Population 18,276,499
Area 2,717,300 km²
GDP (USD) $261,840,101,060
GDP per capita $12,879
HDI 0.802
Life expectancy 74.4 years
Internet users 92.9%
Urban population 61.8%
Currency KZT (Tenge)
Languages Kazakh, Russian
Calling code +7
TLD .kz
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Kazakhstan

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Жаңа жыл
Jan 2 New Year's Day Жаңа жыл
Mar 8 International Women's Day Халықаралық әйелдер күні
Mar 21 Nauryz Meyramy Наурыз мейрамы
Mar 22 Nauryz Meyramy Наурыз мейрамы
Mar 23 Nauryz Meyramy Наурыз мейрамы
May 1 Kazakhstan People's Unity Day Қазақстан халқының
May 7 Defender of the Fatherland Day Отан Қорғаушы күні
May 9 Great Patriotic War Against Fascism Victory Day Жеңіс күні
Jul 6 Capital City Day Астана күні
Aug 30 Constitution Day Конституция күні
Oct 25 Republic Day Республика күні
Dec 16 Independence Day Тәуелсіздік күні

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zaysan

What is the population of Zaysan?

Zaysan has a population of 17,600 residents and is located in Kazakhstan. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 3,709.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zaysan?

Zaysan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 5°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.3 inches, with 2.9 inches of snow.

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