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Weather & Climate in Shu, Kazakhstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 314 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 12.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,512 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,512 ft (461 m) |
| Area | 7,117.8 sq mi (18,435.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6051°N, 73.7622°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 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 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 1996 | 48 km SSW of Merke, Kazakhstan | M5.2 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 24 km WSW of Lugovoye, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Sep 2, 2004 | 105 km ESE of Khantau, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 22 km SW of Merke, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 41 km SSW of Sosnovka, Kyrgyzstan | M4.6 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 24 km SW of Merke, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 117 km | 24 km |
| Feb 1, 2009 | 7 km SE of Kara-Balta, Kyrgyzstan | M4.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2006 | 22 km SW of Merke, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1992 | 42 km SW of Sosnovka, Kyrgyzstan | M4.4 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Nov 18, 2001 | 19 km E of Sosnovka, Kyrgyzstan | M4.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1997 | 15 km SSW of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan | M4.4 | 114 km | 33 km |
| May 2, 2013 | 39 km SSW of Sosnovka, Kyrgyzstan | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 1996 | 30 km S of Kant, Kyrgyzstan | M4.3 | 145 km | 12 km |
| May 28, 2014 | 37 km S of Kant, Kyrgyzstan | M4.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2003 | 43 km N of Lugovoy, Kazakhstan | M4.1 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Mar 18, 2011 | 9 km NNE of Georgiyevka, Kazakhstan | M4.1 | 99 km | 21 km |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 9 km NNE of Lugovoy, Kazakhstan | M4.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2006 | 49 km SW of Granitogorsk, Kazakhstan | M4.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2001 | 13 km SSE of Kant, Kyrgyzstan | M3.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in |
Shu has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 20°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.6") and August the driest (0.3").