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Weather & Climate in Kara-Kul’, Kyrgyzstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kara-Kul’ has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,091 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 39.7°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,091 ft (942 m) |
| Area | 405.4 sq mi (1,050.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6283°N, 72.6703°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bishkek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
271 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 | 94 km | 27 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 35 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M6.6 | 71 km | 19 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 37 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M6.3 | 73 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 4 km WSW of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M6.2 | 71 km | 50 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 55 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M6.1 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Oct 8, 1995 | 9 km SE of Uchq?rghon Shahri, Uzbekistan | M5.7 | 78 km | 15 km |
| May 22, 2003 | 0 km NNE of Lugovoy, Kazakhstan | M5.5 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Dec 24, 1992 | 33 km S of Talas, Kyrgyzstan | M5.4 | 76 km | 38 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 56 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 1996 | 48 km SSW of Merke, Kazakhstan | M5.2 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Dec 1, 1990 | 23 km ENE of Uzgen, Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 113 km | 29 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 50 km NNE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 86 km | 23 km |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 33 km N of Massy, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 30 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2003 | 4 km ENE of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 61 km | 19 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | 4 km NW of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 64 km | 39 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 50 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 2 km NE of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 66 km | 40 km |
| Aug 20, 2011 | 62 km S of Taraz, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 137 km | 31 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 24 km WSW of Lugovoye, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 136 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.9 in |
Kara-Kul’ has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 12°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (0.8").