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Weather & Climate in Sarykemer, Kazakhstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sarykemer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 317 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 10.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,765 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,765 ft (538 m) |
| Area | 2,980.4 sq mi (7,719.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0093°N, 71.5101°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| May 22, 2003 | 0 km NNE of Lugovoy, Kazakhstan | M5.5 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Dec 24, 1992 | 33 km S of Talas, Kyrgyzstan | M5.4 | 105 km | 38 km |
| Jun 14, 1996 | 48 km SSW of Merke, Kazakhstan | M5.2 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jan 19, 2010 | 49 km SSW of Talas, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 113 km | 1 km |
| Aug 20, 2011 | 62 km S of Taraz, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 76 km | 31 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 24 km WSW of Lugovoye, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 78 km | 18 km |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 22 km SW of Merke, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1995 | 24 km S of Zhabagly, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 120 km | 29 km |
| Feb 17, 2002 | 30 km S of Karatau, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 88 km | 14 km |
| Nov 24, 1994 | 52 km ESE of Zhabagly, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Nov 21, 2013 | 32 km NNE of Kerben, Kyrgyzstan | M4.6 | 146 km | 44 km |
| May 16, 2017 | 51 km SW of Talas, Kyrgyzstan | M4.5 | 96 km | 35 km |
| Jun 8, 2012 | 19 km WNW of Sastobe, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 147 km | 40 km |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 24 km SW of Merke, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 123 km | 24 km |
| Jan 16, 2005 | 26 km NW of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M4.5 | 146 km | 35 km |
| Sep 26, 2002 | 67 km SW of Talas, Kyrgyzstan | M4.5 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 2017 | 39 km NNW of Kerben, Kyrgyzstan | M4.5 | 132 km | 40 km |
| Mar 21, 2022 | 61 km SE of Zhabagly, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2002 | 22 km S of Karatau, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2012 | 39 km NNE of Kerben, Kyrgyzstan | M4.4 | 141 km | 46 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in |
Sarykemer has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 23°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.6") and August the driest (0.2").