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Weather & Climate in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bishkek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,516 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,516 ft (767 m) |
| Area | 60.6 sq mi (157.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 14,849/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8700°N, 74.5900°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bishkek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
82 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 | 116 km | 27 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 35 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M6.6 | 140 km | 19 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 37 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M6.3 | 138 km | 21 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 55 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M6.1 | 121 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 2003 | 0 km NNE of Lugovoy, Kazakhstan | M5.5 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Dec 6, 1999 | Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 144 km | 21 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 56 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 1996 | 48 km SSW of Merke, Kazakhstan | M5.2 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 50 km NNE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 129 km | 23 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 96 km | 21 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 52 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 129 km | 19 km |
| Jun 6, 2007 | Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 50 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 91 km SSE of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 91 km | 14 km |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 22 km SW of Merke, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2004 | 34 km S of Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 72 km | 28 km |
| Jan 22, 2015 | 59 km S of Kant, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 64 km | 21 km |
| Nov 23, 2013 | 28 km S of Kemin, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 2004 | 105 km ESE of Khantau, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1992 | 53 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 128 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in |
Bishkek has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.7") and August the driest (0.4").