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Weather & Climate in Kochkor, Kyrgyzstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kochkor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 69°F. The area gets 344 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 32.9 inches. The area receives 153.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,932 feet.
Temperature
2°F Jan (-17°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 2°F (-17°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,932 ft (1,808 m) |
| Area | 14.7 sq mi (38.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2155°N, 75.7566°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bishkek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
79 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| May 29, 1998 | 12 km W of At-Bashi, Kyrgyzstan | M5.3 | 116 km | 19 km |
| Feb 5, 2012 | 90 km WNW of At-Bashi, Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 1999 | Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 65 km | 21 km |
| Mar 2, 2010 | Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 30 km | 21 km |
| Jun 6, 2007 | Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2009 | 27 km ESE of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 144 km | 42 km |
| Aug 8, 2000 | 17 km WSW of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 91 km SSE of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 79 km | 14 km |
| Jan 22, 2015 | 59 km S of Kant, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 68 km | 21 km |
| Nov 23, 2013 | 28 km S of Kemin, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2004 | 34 km S of Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 49 km | 28 km |
| Jan 21, 2020 | 54 km WNW of Naryn, Kyrgyzstan | M4.8 | 63 km | 30 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 6 km WNW of At-Bashi, Kyrgyzstan | M4.8 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 2004 | 64 km S of Kant, Kyrgyzstan | M4.8 | 71 km | 18 km |
| Jan 28, 2010 | 69 km WSW of At-Bashi, Kyrgyzstan | M4.8 | 145 km | 11 km |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 34 km SE of Baetovo, Kyrgyzstan | M4.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2015 | 20 km S of Almaty, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 134 km | 28 km |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 25 km NW of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M4.7 | 116 km | 28 km |
| Apr 13, 1993 | 7 km WNW of At-Bashi, Kyrgyzstan | M4.7 | 114 km | 22 km |
| May 3, 1990 | 22 km NW of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M4.7 | 112 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in |
Kochkor has a seasonal temperature swing of 70°F / from 2°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and January the driest (0.6").