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Weather & Climate in Kulan, Kazakhstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kulan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°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 11.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,385 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,385 ft (727 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,050/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9102°N, 72.7157°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
89 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Aug 19, 1992 | 60 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M7.3 | 111 km | 27 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 35 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M6.6 | 99 km | 19 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 37 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M6.3 | 100 km | 21 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 55 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M6.1 | 113 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 2003 | 0 km NNE of Lugovoy, Kazakhstan | M5.5 | 6 km | 33 km |
| Dec 24, 1992 | 33 km S of Talas, Kyrgyzstan | M5.4 | 87 km | 38 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 56 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 1996 | 48 km SSW of Merke, Kazakhstan | M5.2 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 50 km NNE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 84 km | 23 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 99 km | 19 km |
| Jan 19, 2010 | 49 km SSW of Talas, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 105 km | 1 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 24 km WSW of Lugovoye, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 24 km | 18 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 50 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Aug 20, 2011 | 62 km S of Taraz, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 131 km | 31 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 52 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 122 km | 19 km |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 22 km SW of Merke, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1992 | 53 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 123 km | 22 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 21 km E of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 119 km | 22 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 38 km ESE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M4.8 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 36 km NE of Tash-Kumyr, Kyrgyzstan | M4.8 | 145 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in |
Kulan has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.8") and August the driest (0.3").