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Weather & Climate in Bakai-Ata, Kyrgyzstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bakai-Ata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 327 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,763 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,763 ft (1,147 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4930°N, 71.9236°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bishkek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
113 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Aug 19, 1992 | 60 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M7.3 | 141 km | 27 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 35 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M6.6 | 116 km | 19 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 37 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M6.3 | 118 km | 21 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 55 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M6.1 | 140 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 2003 | 0 km NNE of Lugovoy, Kazakhstan | M5.5 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Dec 24, 1992 | 33 km S of Talas, Kyrgyzstan | M5.4 | 39 km | 38 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 56 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 1996 | 48 km SSW of Merke, Kazakhstan | M5.2 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 50 km NNE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 112 km | 23 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 109 km | 19 km |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 33 km N of Massy, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 24 km WSW of Lugovoye, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 57 km | 18 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 52 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 145 km | 19 km |
| Jan 19, 2010 | 49 km SSW of Talas, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 47 km | 1 km |
| Aug 20, 2011 | 62 km S of Taraz, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 53 km | 31 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 50 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Aug 23, 1992 | 53 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 146 km | 22 km |
| Feb 20, 2012 | 45 km S of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 145 km | 37 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 21 km E of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 124 km | 22 km |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 22 km SW of Merke, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in |
Bakai-Ata has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.0") and August the driest (0.3").