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Weather & Climate in Maqanshy, Kazakhstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maqanshy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°F. The area gets 319 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 9.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,539 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 44.3°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,539 ft (469 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,041/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7817°N, 82.0226°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Feb 1, 2019 | 117 km SSW of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1998 | 99 km W of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan | M5.2 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2008 | Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region | M4.9 | 106 km | 23 km |
| Apr 22, 2011 | 30 km NNE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 149 km | 25 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 85 km NNE of Urzhar, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Nov 9, 1999 | 54 km ENE of Urzhar, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2004 | Eastern Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 1990 | 94 km NE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2000 | 110 km W of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 122 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 97 km S of Urzhar, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 63 km | 37 km |
| Jan 15, 2009 | 87 km ENE of Sarkand, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 143 km | 29 km |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 36 km E of Aqtoghay, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 145 km | 20 km |
| Feb 1, 2013 | 64 km NW of Urzhar, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1997 | 95 km W of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 122 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 2018 | 83 km NE of Urzhar, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 104 km | 16 km |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 29 km N of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 42 km SE of Urzhar, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 5 km | 18 km |
| Jul 2, 2007 | 49 km WNW of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2010 | 107 km WNW of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 127 km | 36 km |
| Aug 19, 2004 | 41 km NNE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.2 | 138 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in |
Maqanshy has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 11°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.1") and February the driest (0.5").