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Weather & Climate in Esik, Kazakhstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Esik experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,376 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,376 ft (1,029 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (25.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,313/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3552°N, 77.4525°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
61 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 | 67 km | 19 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 55 km NW of Kegen, Kazakhstan | M5.4 | 105 km | 17 km |
| Dec 6, 1999 | Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 122 km | 21 km |
| May 1, 2011 | 21 km NE of Turgen, Kazakhstan | M5.1 | 33 km | 23 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 41 km NNW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2009 | 27 km ESE of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 145 km | 42 km |
| Aug 15, 2014 | 43 km NE of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 46 km | 21 km |
| Aug 8, 2000 | 17 km WSW of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Dec 16, 1996 | 11 km WNW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 92 km | 23 km |
| May 1, 2011 | 22 km N of Turgen, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 31 km | 22 km |
| May 1, 2011 | 36 km N of Turgen, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 42 km | 28 km |
| Mar 15, 2015 | 20 km S of Almaty, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 54 km | 28 km |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 25 km NW of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M4.7 | 73 km | 28 km |
| May 3, 1990 | 22 km NW of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M4.7 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Dec 28, 1996 | 33 km NW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan | M4.7 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2005 | 31 km S of Talghar, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 42 km | 18 km |
| Mar 26, 2018 | 24 km E of Kapshagay, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 56 km | 24 km |
| Jun 4, 2006 | 56 km ESE of Saryozek, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 128 km | 25 km |
| Dec 27, 1997 | 23 km SSW of Karakol, Kyrgyzstan | M4.6 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2018 | 25 km SSE of Turgen, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 30 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in |
Esik has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.8").