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Weather & Climate in Kegen, Kazakhstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kegen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,109 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,109 ft (1,862 m) |
| Area | 4,544.0 sq mi (11,768.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0145°N, 79.2264°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
95 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Nov 12, 1990 | 35 km NW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan | M6.4 | 94 km | 19 km |
| Jan 28, 2013 | 61 km SE of Kegen, Kazakhstan | M6.1 | 60 km | 15 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 92 km NW of Aksu, China | M6.1 | 144 km | 22 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 55 km NW of Kegen, Kazakhstan | M5.4 | 57 km | 17 km |
| Nov 1, 1995 | 89 km E of Kegen, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 88 km | 20 km |
| Feb 15, 2005 | 97 km NW of Aksu, China | M5.3 | 141 km | 29 km |
| Jan 19, 2005 | 83 km SE of Ak-Suu, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 122 km | 39 km |
| May 1, 2011 | 21 km NE of Turgen, Kazakhstan | M5.1 | 135 km | 23 km |
| Feb 26, 2023 | Kyrgyzstan-Xinjiang border region | M5.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2009 | Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region | M5.1 | 138 km | 19 km |
| Feb 15, 2020 | 98 km SE of Ak-Suu, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 41 km NNW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2014 | 43 km NE of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 146 km | 21 km |
| Aug 13, 1997 | 93 km NNW of Aksu, China | M5.0 | 129 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 2011 | 22 km N of Turgen, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 144 km | 22 km |
| Dec 16, 1996 | 11 km WNW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 87 km | 23 km |
| Feb 26, 2023 | 103 km NNW of Aksu, China | M4.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 29, 2016 | 95 km SSW of Qapqal, China | M4.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Dec 28, 1996 | 33 km NW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan | M4.7 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Apr 1, 2010 | 60 km SE of Ak-Suu, Kyrgyzstan | M4.7 | 108 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in |
Kegen has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 15°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.8").