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Weather & Climate in Marqaköl, Kazakhstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Marqaköl has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°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 286 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 30.8 inches. The area receives 106.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,028 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-15°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 40.4°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,028 ft (618 m) |
| Area | 3,709.4 sq mi (9,607.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4265°N, 85.7347°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
27 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jun 14, 1990 | 47 km NNE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M6.6 | 79 km | 58 km |
| Aug 3, 1990 | 55 km N of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M6.2 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 49 km NNE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.2 | 78 km | 37 km |
| Apr 4, 2017 | 25 km SSE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.1 | 139 km | 25 km |
| Sep 27, 1990 | 48 km N of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 1998 | 83 km E of Kurchum, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Dec 13, 2000 | 109 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 59 km | 40 km |
| Nov 23, 2001 | Russia-Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region | M4.8 | 145 km | 43 km |
| May 28, 1995 | 51 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 92 km | 24 km |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 106 km ENE of Kurchum, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 65 km | 48 km |
| Jul 16, 2022 | 70 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 71 km | 39 km |
| Jan 16, 2018 | 28 km S of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 112 km E of Kurchum, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 49 km | 25 km |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 45 km ESE of Kurchum, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 62 km SE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2019 | 119 km WSW of Altay, China | M4.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 1993 | 114 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 77 km | 33 km |
| May 19, 1999 | 56 km ESE of Kurchum, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Jun 19, 2014 | 86 km SW of Belyashi, Russia | M4.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region | M4.3 | 19 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-13°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in |
Marqaköl has a seasonal temperature swing of 66°F / from 6°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.4") and February the driest (0.3").