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Weather & Climate in Talas, Kyrgyzstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Talas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 307 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 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,062 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.9°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,062 ft (1,238 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,029/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5226°N, 72.2417°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bishkek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
128 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 | 118 km | 27 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 35 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M6.6 | 94 km | 19 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 37 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M6.3 | 96 km | 21 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 55 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M6.1 | 117 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 2003 | 0 km NNE of Lugovoy, Kazakhstan | M5.5 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Dec 24, 1992 | 33 km S of Talas, Kyrgyzstan | M5.4 | 34 km | 38 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 56 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 1996 | 48 km SSW of Merke, Kazakhstan | M5.2 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 50 km NNE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 88 km | 23 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 88 km | 19 km |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 33 km N of Massy, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2011 | 62 km S of Taraz, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 78 km | 31 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 50 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 52 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 123 km | 19 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 24 km WSW of Lugovoye, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 39 km | 18 km |
| Jan 19, 2010 | 49 km SSW of Talas, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 50 km | 1 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 21 km E of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 105 km | 22 km |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 22 km SW of Merke, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2012 | 45 km S of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 133 km | 37 km |
| May 11, 2010 | 7 km SE of Kerben, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 125 km | 34 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in |
Talas has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 17°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.6").