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Weather & Climate in Kentau, Kazakhstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kentau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 320 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 8.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,398 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,398 ft (426 m) |
| Area | 520.6 sq mi (1,348.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5167°N, 68.5046°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jun 16, 2011 | 84 km SSW of Yanykurgan, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 1990 | 32 km E of Qogham, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Sep 24, 2013 | 16 km SSE of Chayan, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 104 km | 12 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km NNW of Temirlanovka, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 95 km | 8 km |
| Jun 8, 2012 | 19 km WNW of Sastobe, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 143 km | 40 km |
| Sep 24, 2013 | 19 km SSE of Chayan, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 106 km | 17 km |
| Apr 9, 2010 | 12 km ESE of Bayzhansay, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 17 km SSW of Bayzhansay, Kazakhstan | M4.1 | 123 km | 7 km |
| Jul 2, 2007 | 22 km SSE of Arys, Kazakhstan | M4.0 | 146 km | 35 km |
| Dec 4, 1999 | 33 km WSW of Turkestan, Kazakhstan | M3.9 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 1997 | 65 km SSW of Yanykurgan, Kazakhstan | M3.7 | 118 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in |
Kentau has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 24°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.4") and August the driest (0.1").