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Weather & Climate in Balykchy, Kyrgyzstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balykchy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 324 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 6.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,384 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,384 ft (1,641 m) |
| Area | 14.7 sq mi (38.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,923/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4602°N, 76.1871°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bishkek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
68 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| May 29, 1998 | 12 km W of At-Bashi, Kyrgyzstan | M5.3 | 150 km | 19 km |
| Jan 18, 1996 | 45 km SE of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Dec 6, 1999 | Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 22 km | 21 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 46 km | 21 km |
| Aug 8, 2000 | 17 km WSW of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Sep 24, 2009 | 27 km ESE of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 117 km | 42 km |
| Aug 15, 2014 | 43 km NE of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 115 km | 21 km |
| Jun 6, 2007 | Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 91 km SSE of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 121 km | 14 km |
| Jan 22, 2015 | 59 km S of Kant, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 102 km | 21 km |
| Jan 16, 2004 | 34 km S of Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 69 km | 28 km |
| Nov 23, 2013 | 28 km S of Kemin, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2004 | 64 km S of Kant, Kyrgyzstan | M4.8 | 106 km | 18 km |
| Mar 15, 2015 | 20 km S of Almaty, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 90 km | 28 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 6 km WNW of At-Bashi, Kyrgyzstan | M4.8 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 2020 | 54 km WNW of Naryn, Kyrgyzstan | M4.8 | 105 km | 30 km |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 25 km NW of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M4.7 | 72 km | 28 km |
| May 3, 1990 | 22 km NW of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M4.7 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 1993 | 7 km WNW of At-Bashi, Kyrgyzstan | M4.7 | 147 km | 22 km |
| Jun 24, 2005 | 31 km S of Talghar, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 105 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in |
Balykchy has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 23°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.3") and January the driest (0.1").