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Weather & Climate in Taraz, Kazakhstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taraz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. 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 11.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,005 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,005 ft (611 m) |
| Area | 124.8 sq mi (323.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,869/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8980°N, 71.3733°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 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 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Dec 24, 1992 | 33 km S of Talas, Kyrgyzstan | M5.4 | 103 km | 38 km |
| Jun 14, 1996 | 48 km SSW of Merke, Kazakhstan | M5.2 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 24 km WSW of Lugovoye, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 87 km | 18 km |
| Jan 19, 2010 | 49 km SSW of Talas, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 107 km | 1 km |
| Aug 20, 2011 | 62 km S of Taraz, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 62 km | 31 km |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 22 km SW of Merke, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2009 | 30 km WNW of Kerben, Kyrgyzstan | M4.8 | 143 km | 35 km |
| Aug 19, 1995 | 24 km S of Zhabagly, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 103 km | 29 km |
| Nov 24, 1994 | 52 km ESE of Zhabagly, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Nov 21, 2013 | 32 km NNE of Kerben, Kyrgyzstan | M4.6 | 138 km | 44 km |
| Feb 17, 2002 | 30 km S of Karatau, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 77 km | 14 km |
| Jan 16, 2005 | 26 km NW of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M4.5 | 145 km | 35 km |
| Jun 8, 2012 | 19 km WNW of Sastobe, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 133 km | 40 km |
| Mar 21, 2022 | 61 km SE of Zhabagly, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 24 km SW of Merke, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 131 km | 24 km |
| Feb 17, 2002 | 22 km S of Karatau, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2017 | 39 km NNW of Kerben, Kyrgyzstan | M4.5 | 121 km | 40 km |
| Sep 26, 2002 | 67 km SW of Talas, Kyrgyzstan | M4.5 | 83 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 2017 | 51 km SW of Talas, Kyrgyzstan | M4.5 | 88 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in |
Taraz has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 25°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.8") and August the driest (0.2").