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Weather & Climate in Karatau, Kazakhstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karatau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 314 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 12.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,722 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,722 ft (525 m) |
| Area | 77.2 sq mi (200.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 491/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1796°N, 70.4592°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Aug 20, 2011 | 62 km S of Taraz, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 117 km | 31 km |
| Aug 19, 1995 | 24 km S of Zhabagly, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 107 km | 29 km |
| Apr 9, 1990 | 32 km E of Qogham, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Nov 24, 1994 | 52 km ESE of Zhabagly, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Sep 24, 2013 | 16 km SSE of Chayan, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 86 km | 12 km |
| Feb 17, 2002 | 30 km S of Karatau, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 31 km | 14 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km NNW of Temirlanovka, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 113 km | 8 km |
| Sep 26, 2002 | 67 km SW of Talas, Kyrgyzstan | M4.5 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Mar 21, 2022 | 61 km SE of Zhabagly, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2002 | 22 km S of Karatau, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2012 | 19 km WNW of Sastobe, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 82 km | 40 km |
| Feb 12, 2013 | 37 km ENE of Zhabagly, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 80 km | 25 km |
| May 1, 2006 | 13 km WNW of Shymkent, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 126 km | 35 km |
| May 1, 2006 | central Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 130 km | 27 km |
| Apr 9, 2010 | 12 km ESE of Bayzhansay, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2013 | 19 km SSE of Chayan, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 88 km | 17 km |
| Jan 10, 2011 | 57 km ENE of Zhangatas, Kazakhstan | M4.2 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 17 km SSW of Bayzhansay, Kazakhstan | M4.1 | 52 km | 7 km |
| Apr 10, 1999 | 28 km ESE of Lenger, Kazakhstan | M3.8 | 118 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in |
Karatau has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 27°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.0") and August the driest (0.1").