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Weather & Climate in Besh-Badam, Kyrgyzstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Besh-Badam experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,943 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,943 ft (897 m) |
| Area | 1,515.1 sq mi (3,924.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1407°N, 72.8886°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bishkek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
299 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 | 125 km | 27 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 35 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M6.6 | 111 km | 19 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 37 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M6.3 | 112 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 4 km WSW of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M6.2 | 41 km | 50 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 55 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M6.1 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jan 9, 1997 | Kyrgyzstan | M5.8 | 118 km | 22 km |
| Oct 8, 1995 | 9 km SE of Uchq?rghon Shahri, Uzbekistan | M5.7 | 63 km | 15 km |
| Jan 1, 2008 | 31 km SSE of Osh, Kyrgyzstan | M5.6 | 95 km | 6 km |
| Dec 24, 1992 | 33 km S of Talas, Kyrgyzstan | M5.4 | 132 km | 38 km |
| Dec 1, 1990 | 23 km ENE of Uzgen, Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 64 km | 29 km |
| Oct 31, 1991 | 23 km SE of Nookat, Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 111 km | 21 km |
| Jun 14, 1996 | 48 km SSW of Merke, Kazakhstan | M5.2 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 56 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 125 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 2003 | 4 km ENE of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 32 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 105 km | 19 km |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 33 km N of Massy, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 50 km NNE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 129 km | 23 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | 4 km NW of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 37 km | 39 km |
| May 21, 1992 | 10 km SW of Bazar-Korgon, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 27 km | 20 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 50 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 112 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in |
Besh-Badam has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (0.4").