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Weather & Climate in Semey, Kazakhstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Semey has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 65°F. The area gets 315 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 11.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 640 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 38.7°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 81.1 sq mi (210.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,611/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.4206°N, 80.2503°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Mar 7, 2011 | 78 km S of Kurchatov, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in |
Semey has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 6°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.9") and March the driest (0.6").