Weather & Climate in Alga, Kyrgyzstan

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Alga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 316 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 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 45.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,349 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	57.5°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	19°F (-7°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,349 ft (716 m)
Area	2,514.4 sq mi (6,512.4 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	40.2363°N, 71.4990°W
Timezone	Asia/Bishkek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"

23% below US avg

Snowfall 45.2"

Wettest Month (Mar) 0.90"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

437 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	117 km	50 km
Jul 19, 2011	16 km NNE of Aydarken, Kyrgyzstan	M6.1	19 km	20 km
Jan 8, 2007	23 km WSW of Vorukh, Tajikistan	M6.0	112 km	16 km
May 3, 2017	29 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan	M6.0	83 km	11 km
May 5, 2017	28 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan	M5.8	85 km	10 km
Jul 6, 2006	29 km ESE of Karakenja, Tajikistan	M5.8	128 km	7 km
Oct 8, 1995	9 km SE of Uchq?rghon Shahri, Uzbekistan	M5.7	106 km	15 km
Jan 1, 2008	31 km SSE of Osh, Kyrgyzstan	M5.6	126 km	6 km
Sep 5, 2002	29 km SE of Shohimardon, Uzbekistan	M5.5	68 km	32 km
Jan 24, 2020	7 km S of Karakenja, Tajikistan	M5.5	119 km	10 km
Nov 3, 1990	24 km SSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan	M5.4	134 km	51 km
Jul 4, 2020	47 km E of Rasht, Tajikistan	M5.4	143 km	10 km
Feb 20, 1995	35 km WSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan	M5.3	123 km	26 km
May 1, 1994	14 km SE of Karakenja, Tajikistan	M5.2	124 km	33 km
Feb 2, 2007	32 km SSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan	M5.2	142 km	35 km
Aug 20, 2010	26 km ENE of Karakenja, Tajikistan	M5.2	105 km	13 km
Oct 31, 1991	23 km SE of Nookat, Kyrgyzstan	M5.2	114 km	21 km
Mar 22, 2024	30 km ENE of Karakenja, Tajikistan	M5.2	106 km	3 km
Apr 26, 1991	53 km WSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan	M5.2	146 km	45 km
Jan 31, 2007	27 km W of Vorukh, Tajikistan	M5.2	115 km	10 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	19°F (-7°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	35°F (2°C)	0.8 in
March	47°F (8°C)	0.9 in	Wettest
April	62°F (17°C)	0.8 in
May	70°F (21°C)	0.7 in
June	79°F (26°C)	0.3 in
July	82°F (28°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	0.1 in	Driest
September	69°F (21°C)	0.2 in
October	58°F (14°C)	0.6 in
November	45°F (7°C)	0.6 in
December	35°F (2°C)	0.6 in

Alga has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 19°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.9") and August the driest (0.1").

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