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Weather & Climate in Matay, Kazakhstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Matay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 67°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 11.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,355 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,355 ft (413 m) |
| Area | 7,042.3 sq mi (18,239.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8996°N, 78.7204°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Dec 30, 1993 | 11 km SSW of Tekeli, Kazakhstan | M5.5 | 130 km | 15 km |
| Jun 13, 2009 | 12 km SSE of Tekeli, Kazakhstan | M5.4 | 131 km | 11 km |
| Sep 12, 2010 | 47 km W of Ushtobe, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 130 km | 37 km |
| May 13, 1990 | 18 km SSE of Tekeli, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 137 km | 26 km |
| Jan 20, 2020 | 10 km WNW of Tekeli, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2020 | 19 km NNW of Tekeli, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 100 km | 17 km |
| Aug 19, 2019 | 41 km S of Sarkand, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 129 km | 16 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 37 km E of Matay, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 38 km | 16 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 7 km S of Sarkand, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 111 km | 15 km |
| May 23, 2025 | 17 km N of Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2019 | 38 km E of Tekeli, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2025 | 70 km SSW of Sarkand, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1997 | 60 km S of Sarkand, Kazakhstan | M4.1 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2006 | 19 km E of Aqtoghay, Kazakhstan | M3.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 1996 | 40 km NE of Sarkand, Kazakhstan | M3.5 | 129 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in |
Matay has a seasonal temperature swing of 67°F / from 11°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.3") and August the driest (0.5").