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Weather & Climate in Balqash, Kazakhstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balqash has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 67°F. The area gets 326 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 5.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,220 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,220 ft (372 m) |
| Area | 88.8 sq mi (230.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 916/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8455°N, 74.9821°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Aug 2, 2003 | 34 km N of Balqash, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 35 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in |
Balqash has a seasonal temperature swing of 68°F / from 8°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.6") and September the driest (0.2").