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Weather & Climate in Kemin, Kyrgyzstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kemin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 315 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 11.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,684 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.3°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,684 ft (1,123 m) |
| Area | 2,204.2 sq mi (5,708.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7861°N, 75.6917°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bishkek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
56 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Dec 6, 1999 | Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 54 km | 21 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 35 km | 21 km |
| Aug 15, 2014 | 43 km NE of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 143 km | 21 km |
| Jun 6, 2007 | Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2000 | 17 km WSW of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 2004 | 105 km ESE of Khantau, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2004 | 34 km S of Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 40 km | 28 km |
| Nov 23, 2013 | 28 km S of Kemin, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 91 km SSE of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 107 km | 14 km |
| Jan 22, 2015 | 59 km S of Kant, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 77 km | 21 km |
| Mar 15, 2015 | 20 km S of Almaty, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 104 km | 28 km |
| Jan 21, 2020 | 54 km WNW of Naryn, Kyrgyzstan | M4.8 | 123 km | 30 km |
| Jun 2, 2004 | 64 km S of Kant, Kyrgyzstan | M4.8 | 83 km | 18 km |
| May 3, 1990 | 22 km NW of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M4.7 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 25 km NW of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M4.7 | 99 km | 28 km |
| May 14, 1996 | 75 km WNW of At-Bashi, Kyrgyzstan | M4.6 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2005 | 31 km S of Talghar, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 128 km | 18 km |
| Apr 21, 2017 | 30 km SSW of Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan | M4.5 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Nov 4, 1995 | 75 km SSW of Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan | M4.5 | 88 km | 17 km |
| Feb 5, 2006 | 33 km SSW of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan | M4.5 | 150 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in |
Kemin has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 18°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and January the driest (0.4").