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Weather & Climate in Kara-Kulja, Kyrgyzstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kara-Kulja has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 300 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 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,541 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,541 ft (1,384 m) |
| Area | 2,628.5 sq mi (6,807.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6322°N, 73.5925°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bishkek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
514 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 | 130 km | 13 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 4 km WSW of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M6.2 | 107 km | 50 km |
| Jan 9, 1997 | Kyrgyzstan | M5.8 | 73 km | 22 km |
| Oct 8, 1995 | 9 km SE of Uchq?rghon Shahri, Uzbekistan | M5.7 | 130 km | 15 km |
| Jan 1, 2008 | 31 km SSE of Osh, Kyrgyzstan | M5.6 | 64 km | 6 km |
| Jun 28, 2016 | 92 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan | M5.5 | 131 km | 14 km |
| Sep 7, 2010 | 135 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan | M5.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1990 | 86 km ESE of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan | M5.4 | 139 km | 25 km |
| Jun 27, 2016 | 113 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan | M5.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Dec 1, 1990 | 23 km ENE of Uzgen, Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 25 km | 29 km |
| Feb 5, 2012 | 90 km WNW of At-Bashi, Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2010 | 107 km WNW of Kashgar, China | M5.2 | 136 km | 29 km |
| Oct 31, 1991 | 23 km SE of Nookat, Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 83 km | 21 km |
| Jul 1, 2009 | 100 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 117 km | 40 km |
| Jun 29, 2016 | 96 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | 4 km NW of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 108 km | 39 km |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 33 km N of Massy, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2020 | 130 km ESE of Nookat, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2003 | 4 km ENE of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 77 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 129 km | 49 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in |
Kara-Kulja has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 18°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.6").