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Weather & Climate in Birbash, Kyrgyzstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Birbash has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 66°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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,512 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,512 ft (1,680 m) |
| Area | 18.6 sq mi (48.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 137/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5268°N, 78.3599°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bishkek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
257 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jan 22, 2024 | 128 km WNW of Aykol, China | M7.0 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Nov 12, 1990 | 35 km NW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan | M6.4 | 54 km | 19 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 92 km NW of Aksu, China | M6.1 | 126 km | 22 km |
| Jan 28, 2013 | 61 km SE of Kegen, Kazakhstan | M6.1 | 111 km | 15 km |
| Jan 22, 2024 | 129 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan | M5.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2024 | 128 km WNW of Aykol, China | M5.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2024 | 128 km WNW of Aykol, China | M5.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 119 km S of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan | M5.4 | 140 km | 39 km |
| Feb 25, 2024 | 130 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan | M5.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 55 km NW of Kegen, Kazakhstan | M5.4 | 100 km | 17 km |
| Jan 22, 2024 | 124 km WNW of Aykol, China | M5.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 112 km WNW of Aykol, China | M5.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2024 | 131 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan | M5.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2005 | 97 km NW of Aksu, China | M5.3 | 121 km | 29 km |
| Jan 23, 2024 | 119 km WNW of Aykol, China | M5.3 | 147 km | 3 km |
| Jan 22, 2024 | 122 km WNW of Aykol, China | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 1996 | 45 km SE of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jun 7, 1998 | 98 km SE of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2005 | 125 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 134 km | 21 km |
| May 1, 2011 | 21 km NE of Turgen, Kazakhstan | M5.1 | 126 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in |
Birbash has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 19°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.7").