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Weather & Climate in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cholpon-Ata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 315 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 11.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,348 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,348 ft (1,630 m) |
| Area | 2,000.2 sq mi (5,180.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6494°N, 77.0823°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bishkek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
71 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Nov 12, 1990 | 35 km NW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan | M6.4 | 88 km | 19 km |
| Jan 18, 1996 | 45 km SE of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Dec 6, 1999 | Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 62 km | 21 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 121 km | 21 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 41 km NNW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2011 | 21 km NE of Turgen, Kazakhstan | M5.1 | 115 km | 23 km |
| Jun 6, 2007 | Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2000 | 17 km WSW of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Sep 24, 2009 | 27 km ESE of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 75 km | 42 km |
| Aug 15, 2014 | 43 km NE of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 43 km | 21 km |
| May 1, 2011 | 22 km N of Turgen, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 115 km | 22 km |
| Dec 16, 1996 | 11 km WNW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 94 km | 23 km |
| Nov 23, 2013 | 28 km S of Kemin, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2004 | 34 km S of Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 143 km | 28 km |
| May 1, 2011 | 36 km N of Turgen, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 125 km | 28 km |
| Mar 15, 2015 | 20 km S of Almaty, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 49 km | 28 km |
| Dec 28, 1996 | 33 km NW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan | M4.7 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Nov 28, 2012 | 69 km SE of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan | M4.7 | 119 km | 15 km |
| May 3, 1990 | 22 km NW of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M4.7 | 23 km | 33 km |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 25 km NW of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M4.7 | 26 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.4 in |
Cholpon-Ata has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 28°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.6") and January the driest (0.3").