Weather & Climate in Gul’cha, Kyrgyzstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gul’cha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,072 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,072 ft (1,546 m) |
| Area | 3,456.0 sq mi (8,951.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3138°N, 73.4442°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bishkek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
562 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Jun 26, 2016 | 92 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan | M6.4 | 93 km | 13 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 4 km WSW of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M6.2 | 116 km | 50 km |
| Jan 9, 1997 | Kyrgyzstan | M5.8 | 106 km | 22 km |
| Oct 8, 1995 | 9 km SE of Uchq?rghon Shahri, Uzbekistan | M5.7 | 136 km | 15 km |
| Jan 1, 2008 | 31 km SSE of Osh, Kyrgyzstan | M5.6 | 39 km | 6 km |
| Jun 28, 2016 | 92 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan | M5.5 | 94 km | 14 km |
| Sep 5, 2002 | 29 km SE of Shohimardon, Uzbekistan | M5.5 | 137 km | 32 km |
| Sep 7, 2010 | 135 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan | M5.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1990 | 86 km ESE of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan | M5.4 | 102 km | 25 km |
| Jun 27, 2016 | 113 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan | M5.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1991 | 23 km SE of Nookat, Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 54 km | 21 km |
| Jul 1, 2009 | 100 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 81 km | 40 km |
| Dec 1, 1990 | 23 km ENE of Uzgen, Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 61 km | 29 km |
| Jun 10, 2010 | 107 km WNW of Kashgar, China | M5.2 | 129 km | 29 km |
| Jun 29, 2016 | 96 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2003 | 4 km ENE of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | 4 km NW of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 119 km | 39 km |
| May 6, 2020 | 130 km ESE of Nookat, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 33 km N of Massy, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 1992 | 10 km SW of Bazar-Korgon, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 97 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in |
Gul’cha has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 14°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and September the driest (0.6").
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