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Weather & Climate in Kyzyl-Bel’, Kyrgyzstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kyzyl-Bel’ experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 323 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 7.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,114 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,114 ft (949 m) |
| Area | 3,135.9 sq mi (8,122.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0999°N, 70.7405°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bishkek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
407 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jul 19, 2011 | 16 km NNE of Aydarken, Kyrgyzstan | M6.1 | 57 km | 20 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 29 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M6.0 | 90 km | 11 km |
| Jan 8, 2007 | 23 km WSW of Vorukh, Tajikistan | M6.0 | 49 km | 16 km |
| May 5, 2017 | 28 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 46 km NNW of Novobod, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 108 km | 12 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 42 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Jul 6, 2006 | 29 km ESE of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Jul 10, 2021 | 20 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 133 km | 12 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 7 km S of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2002 | 29 km SE of Shohimardon, Uzbekistan | M5.5 | 114 km | 32 km |
| Nov 3, 1990 | 24 km SSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 133 km | 51 km |
| Jul 4, 2020 | 47 km E of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | 35 km WSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 109 km | 26 km |
| Mar 22, 2024 | 30 km ENE of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 129 km | 3 km |
| Apr 26, 1991 | 53 km WSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 127 km | 45 km |
| Feb 2, 2007 | 32 km SSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 137 km | 35 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 14 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 27 km W of Vorukh, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 51 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1994 | 14 km SE of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Aug 20, 2010 | 26 km ENE of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 126 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 0.4 in |
Kyzyl-Bel’ has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.2") and August the driest (0.2").