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Weather & Climate in Ak-Bulung, Kyrgyzstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ak-Bulung has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 296 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 21.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,335 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,335 ft (1,626 m) |
| Area | 1,479.0 sq mi (3,830.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7669°N, 78.2262°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bishkek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
95 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Nov 12, 1990 | 35 km NW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan | M6.4 | 25 km | 19 km |
| Jan 28, 2013 | 61 km SE of Kegen, Kazakhstan | M6.1 | 123 km | 15 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 55 km NW of Kegen, Kazakhstan | M5.4 | 81 km | 17 km |
| Feb 15, 2005 | 97 km NW of Aksu, China | M5.3 | 148 km | 29 km |
| Jan 18, 1996 | 45 km SE of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 122 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 2011 | 21 km NE of Turgen, Kazakhstan | M5.1 | 97 km | 23 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 41 km NNW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2005 | 83 km SE of Ak-Suu, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 122 km | 39 km |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 112 km SSE of Ak-Suu, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2020 | 98 km SE of Ak-Suu, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2000 | 17 km WSW of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 2014 | 43 km NE of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 68 km | 21 km |
| Sep 24, 2009 | 27 km ESE of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 100 km | 42 km |
| May 1, 2011 | 22 km N of Turgen, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 104 km | 22 km |
| Dec 16, 1996 | 11 km WNW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 2 km | 23 km |
| May 1, 2011 | 36 km N of Turgen, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 120 km | 28 km |
| Mar 15, 2015 | 20 km S of Almaty, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 112 km | 28 km |
| May 3, 1990 | 22 km NW of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M4.7 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 25 km NW of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M4.7 | 109 km | 28 km |
| Nov 28, 2012 | 69 km SE of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan | M4.7 | 123 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in |
Ak-Bulung has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 18°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.7").