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Weather & Climate in Kara-Dzhygach, Kyrgyzstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kara-Dzhygach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 316 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 59.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,822 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-8°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,822 ft (1,165 m) |
| Area | 2,514.4 sq mi (6,512.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1221°N, 72.0927°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bishkek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
582 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 | 128 km | 13 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 4 km WSW of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M6.2 | 104 km | 50 km |
| Jul 19, 2011 | 16 km NNE of Aydarken, Kyrgyzstan | M6.1 | 58 km | 20 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 29 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M6.0 | 89 km | 11 km |
| Jul 6, 2006 | 29 km ESE of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 114 km | 7 km |
| May 5, 2017 | 28 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 1995 | 9 km SE of Uchq?rghon Shahri, Uzbekistan | M5.7 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Jan 1, 2008 | 31 km SSE of Osh, Kyrgyzstan | M5.6 | 78 km | 6 km |
| Sep 2, 2001 | 72 km SE of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2016 | 92 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan | M5.5 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Sep 5, 2002 | 29 km SE of Shohimardon, Uzbekistan | M5.5 | 40 km | 32 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 7 km S of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 1990 | 24 km SSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 134 km | 51 km |
| Mar 29, 1990 | 86 km ESE of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan | M5.4 | 127 km | 25 km |
| Jun 27, 2016 | 113 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan | M5.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | 35 km WSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 135 km | 26 km |
| May 1, 1994 | 14 km SE of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Aug 20, 2010 | 26 km ENE of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 92 km | 13 km |
| Mar 22, 2024 | 30 km ENE of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 91 km | 3 km |
| Feb 2, 2007 | 32 km SSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 143 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in |
Kara-Dzhygach has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 19°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.5") and August the driest (0.3").