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Weather & Climate in Talghar, Kazakhstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Talghar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,215 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 39.4°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,215 ft (980 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (18.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,812/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3024°N, 77.2381°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
61 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Nov 12, 1990 | 35 km NW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan | M6.4 | 78 km | 19 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 55 km NW of Kegen, Kazakhstan | M5.4 | 122 km | 17 km |
| Dec 6, 1999 | Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 106 km | 21 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 41 km NNW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2011 | 21 km NE of Turgen, Kazakhstan | M5.1 | 50 km | 23 km |
| Aug 15, 2014 | 43 km NE of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 43 km | 21 km |
| Aug 8, 2000 | 17 km WSW of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Sep 24, 2009 | 27 km ESE of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 141 km | 42 km |
| Dec 16, 1996 | 11 km WNW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 101 km | 23 km |
| May 1, 2011 | 22 km N of Turgen, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 46 km | 22 km |
| May 1, 2011 | 36 km N of Turgen, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 53 km | 28 km |
| Mar 15, 2015 | 20 km S of Almaty, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 37 km | 28 km |
| May 3, 1990 | 22 km NW of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M4.7 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 25 km NW of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M4.7 | 59 km | 28 km |
| Dec 28, 1996 | 33 km NW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan | M4.7 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2005 | 31 km S of Talghar, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 32 km | 18 km |
| Mar 26, 2018 | 24 km E of Kapshagay, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 63 km | 24 km |
| Jun 4, 2006 | 56 km ESE of Saryozek, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 145 km | 25 km |
| Dec 27, 1997 | 23 km SSW of Karakol, Kyrgyzstan | M4.6 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 2020 | 10 km S of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan | M4.5 | 139 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in |
Talghar has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 16°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.7").