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Weather & Climate in Kurchatov, Kazakhstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kurchatov has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 66°F. The area gets 316 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 11.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-15°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 39.3°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 55.9 sq mi (144.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 192/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7562°N, 78.5419°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Mar 7, 2011 | 78 km S of Kurchatov, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1996 | 117 km ENE of Prigorodnoye, Kazakhstan | M4.2 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 2012 | 137 km SSW of Kurchatov, Kazakhstan | M4.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1998 | 107 km SW of Kurchatov, Kazakhstan | M3.8 | 108 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in |
Kurchatov has a seasonal temperature swing of 67°F / from 6°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.9") and March the driest (0.4").