Weather & Climate in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Karakol has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,807 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	35.6°F
	34% below US avg
January Average	13°F (-11°C)
July Average	57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,807 ft (1,770 m)
Area	18.6 sq mi (48.0 km²)
Population Density	4,547/sq mi
Coordinates	42.4905°N, 78.3920°W
Timezone	Asia/Bishkek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.1"

50% below US avg

Snowfall 3.9"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.80"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

293 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Jan 22, 2024	128 km WNW of Aykol, China	M7.0	139 km	13 km
Nov 12, 1990	35 km NW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan	M6.4	58 km	19 km
Jan 28, 2013	61 km SE of Kegen, Kazakhstan	M6.1	109 km	15 km
Feb 14, 2005	92 km NW of Aksu, China	M6.1	121 km	22 km
Jan 22, 2024	129 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan	M5.8	137 km	10 km
Jan 29, 2024	128 km WNW of Aykol, China	M5.7	145 km	10 km
Jan 22, 2024	128 km WNW of Aykol, China	M5.5	144 km	10 km
Apr 19, 2009	119 km S of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan	M5.4	136 km	39 km
May 30, 2012	55 km NW of Kegen, Kazakhstan	M5.4	103 km	17 km
Jan 22, 2024	124 km WNW of Aykol, China	M5.4	131 km	10 km
Feb 25, 2024	130 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan	M5.4	142 km	10 km
Feb 15, 2005	97 km NW of Aksu, China	M5.3	117 km	29 km
Jan 22, 2024	131 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan	M5.3	142 km	10 km
Jan 25, 2024	112 km WNW of Aykol, China	M5.3	142 km	10 km
Jan 23, 2024	119 km WNW of Aykol, China	M5.3	143 km	3 km
Jun 7, 1998	98 km SE of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan	M5.2	124 km	33 km
Jan 18, 1996	45 km SE of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan	M5.2	105 km	33 km
Jan 22, 2024	122 km WNW of Aykol, China	M5.2	143 km	10 km
Jan 22, 2024	121 km WNW of Aykol, China	M5.1	147 km	7 km
Apr 6, 2005	125 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan	M5.1	130 km	21 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	13°F (-11°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	14°F (-10°C)	0.6 in
March	24°F (-5°C)	0.9 in
April	37°F (3°C)	1.6 in
May	46°F (8°C)	2.6 in
June	52°F (11°C)	2.6 in
July	57°F (14°C)	2.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	56°F (13°C)	2.5 in
September	49°F (10°C)	1.7 in
October	38°F (3°C)	1.4 in
November	26°F (-3°C)	1.0 in
December	18°F (-8°C)	0.8 in

Karakol has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 13°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.6").

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