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Weather & Climate in Ala-Buka, Kyrgyzstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ala-Buka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,101 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,101 ft (1,250 m) |
| Area | 1,443.0 sq mi (3,737.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4105°N, 71.4863°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bishkek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
196 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| May 15, 1992 | 4 km WSW of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M6.2 | 90 km | 50 km |
| Jul 19, 2011 | 16 km NNE of Aydarken, Kyrgyzstan | M6.1 | 148 km | 20 km |
| Oct 8, 1995 | 9 km SE of Uchq?rghon Shahri, Uzbekistan | M5.7 | 69 km | 15 km |
| Dec 24, 1992 | 33 km S of Talas, Kyrgyzstan | M5.4 | 109 km | 38 km |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 33 km N of Massy, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2003 | 4 km ENE of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | 4 km NW of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 89 km | 39 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 2 km NE of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 95 km | 40 km |
| May 21, 1992 | 10 km SW of Bazar-Korgon, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 111 km | 20 km |
| Jan 19, 2010 | 49 km SSW of Talas, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 91 km | 1 km |
| Aug 20, 2011 | 62 km S of Taraz, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 104 km | 31 km |
| Jan 5, 1992 | 5 km E of Pop, Uzbekistan | M5.0 | 65 km | 16 km |
| Mar 7, 1992 | 14 km NW of Shohimardon, Uzbekistan | M4.9 | 149 km | 25 km |
| May 11, 2010 | 7 km SE of Kerben, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 29 km | 34 km |
| Feb 20, 2012 | 45 km S of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 129 km | 37 km |
| Apr 26, 2009 | 8 km W of Jalal-Abad, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 130 km | 28 km |
| Jan 24, 2007 | 14 km ESE of Toshbuloq, Uzbekistan | M4.9 | 64 km | 15 km |
| Apr 16, 2016 | 17 km NW of Pop, Uzbekistan | M4.8 | 62 km | 38 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 9 km NE of To‘rqao‘rg‘on, Uzbekistan | M4.8 | 39 km | 19 km |
| Apr 29, 2009 | 30 km WNW of Kerben, Kyrgyzstan | M4.8 | 23 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in |
Ala-Buka has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (0.4").