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Weather & Climate in Merke, Kazakhstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Merke experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 313 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 12.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,254 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,254 ft (687 m) |
| Area | 22.7 sq mi (58.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 702/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8718°N, 73.1965°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
92 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Aug 19, 1992 | 60 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M7.3 | 87 km | 27 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 35 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M6.6 | 85 km | 19 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 37 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M6.3 | 85 km | 21 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 55 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M6.1 | 90 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 2003 | 0 km NNE of Lugovoy, Kazakhstan | M5.5 | 36 km | 33 km |
| Dec 24, 1992 | 33 km S of Talas, Kyrgyzstan | M5.4 | 108 km | 38 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 56 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 1996 | 48 km SSW of Merke, Kazakhstan | M5.2 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 90 km | 19 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 50 km NNE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 68 km | 23 km |
| Jan 19, 2010 | 49 km SSW of Talas, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 126 km | 1 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 52 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 101 km | 19 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 24 km WSW of Lugovoye, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 62 km | 18 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 50 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Aug 23, 1992 | 53 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 102 km | 22 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 21 km E of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 108 km | 22 km |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 22 km SW of Merke, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 38 km ESE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M4.8 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Aug 20, 1992 | 38 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M4.8 | 99 km | 20 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 49 km E of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M4.8 | 111 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in |
Merke has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 22°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.9") and August the driest (0.4").