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Weather & Climate in Aktau, Kazakhstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aktau has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°F. The area gets 315 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 11.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,650 feet.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 36.9°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,650 ft (503 m) |
| Area | 13.1 sq mi (33.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 726/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.2347°N, 73.0666°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jun 21, 2014 | 10 km SE of Abay, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 76 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.9 in |
Aktau has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 5°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.5") and March the driest (0.5").