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Weather & Climate in Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kyzyl-Eshme has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,517 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 35.3°F |
| 35% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,517 ft (2,596 m) |
| Area | 2,128.7 sq mi (5,513.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5656°N, 72.2715°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bishkek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
735 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Jun 26, 2016 | 92 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan | M6.4 | 92 km | 13 km |
| Jul 19, 2011 | 16 km NNE of Aydarken, Kyrgyzstan | M6.1 | 93 km | 20 km |
| Jan 24, 2011 | 106 km WNW of Murghob, Tajikistan | M6.0 | 136 km | 110 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 29 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M6.0 | 71 km | 11 km |
| May 5, 2017 | 28 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2006 | 29 km ESE of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 62 km | 7 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 42 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Jan 1, 2008 | 31 km SSE of Osh, Kyrgyzstan | M5.6 | 101 km | 6 km |
| Nov 23, 1992 | 109 km SSE of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan | M5.6 | 110 km | 41 km |
| Jun 28, 2016 | 92 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan | M5.5 | 92 km | 14 km |
| Sep 2, 2001 | 72 km SE of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 7 km S of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2002 | 29 km SE of Shohimardon, Uzbekistan | M5.5 | 32 km | 32 km |
| May 30, 2015 | 88 km WNW of Murghob, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 140 km | 97 km |
| Mar 29, 1990 | 86 km ESE of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan | M5.4 | 86 km | 25 km |
| Sep 7, 2010 | 135 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan | M5.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2020 | 47 km E of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 1990 | 24 km SSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 94 km | 51 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 52 km SSE of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 100 km | 13 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | 35 km WSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 109 km | 26 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.3 in |
Kyzyl-Eshme has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 11°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and September the driest (0.5").