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Weather & Climate in Balpyk Bi, Kazakhstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balpyk Bi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 312 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 13.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,890 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,890 ft (576 m) |
| Area | 2,716.1 sq mi (7,034.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9012°N, 78.2293°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
28 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Dec 30, 1993 | 11 km SSW of Tekeli, Kazakhstan | M5.5 | 48 km | 15 km |
| Jun 13, 2009 | 12 km SSE of Tekeli, Kazakhstan | M5.4 | 54 km | 11 km |
| Sep 12, 2010 | 47 km W of Ushtobe, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 74 km | 37 km |
| May 1, 2011 | 36 km N of Turgen, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 142 km | 28 km |
| May 13, 1990 | 18 km SSE of Tekeli, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 59 km | 26 km |
| Mar 26, 2018 | 24 km E of Kapshagay, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 135 km | 24 km |
| Jun 4, 2006 | 56 km ESE of Saryozek, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 89 km | 25 km |
| Jan 20, 2020 | 10 km WNW of Tekeli, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2012 | 21 km NNW of Zharkent, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 145 km | 42 km |
| Jun 6, 2020 | 19 km NNW of Tekeli, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 42 km | 17 km |
| Aug 19, 2019 | 41 km S of Sarkand, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 128 km | 16 km |
| Jul 31, 2003 | 67 km S of Sarkand, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2010 | 45 km S of Saryozek, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 107 km | 28 km |
| Sep 15, 2011 | 28 km NNW of Zharkent, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 141 km | 42 km |
| Aug 17, 2019 | 17 km WNW of Zharkent, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 146 km | 27 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 7 km S of Sarkand, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 141 km | 15 km |
| Jul 7, 1994 | 57 km SSE of Tekeli, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 37 km E of Matay, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 133 km | 16 km |
| Jan 13, 2023 | 60 km WNW of Zharkent, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2019 | 38 km E of Tekeli, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in |
Balpyk Bi has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 18°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.6") and August the driest (0.6").