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Weather & Climate in Kara-Balta, Kyrgyzstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kara-Balta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 307 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 16.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,589 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,589 ft (789 m) |
| Area | 12.4 sq mi (32.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,897/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8142°N, 73.8481°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bishkek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
101 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 | 78 km | 27 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 35 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M6.6 | 94 km | 19 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 37 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M6.3 | 92 km | 21 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 55 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M6.1 | 83 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 2003 | 0 km NNE of Lugovoy, Kazakhstan | M5.5 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Dec 24, 1992 | 33 km S of Talas, Kyrgyzstan | M5.4 | 149 km | 38 km |
| Jun 14, 1996 | 48 km SSW of Merke, Kazakhstan | M5.2 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 56 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 50 km NNE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 78 km | 23 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 103 km | 19 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 24 km WSW of Lugovoye, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 115 km | 18 km |
| Jun 6, 2007 | Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 50 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 52 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 94 km | 19 km |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 91 km SSE of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 115 km | 14 km |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 22 km SW of Merke, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 21 km E of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 115 km | 22 km |
| Aug 23, 1992 | 53 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 94 km | 22 km |
| Jan 16, 2004 | 34 km S of Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 127 km | 28 km |
| Jan 22, 2015 | 59 km S of Kant, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 103 km | 21 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in |
Kara-Balta has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.5").