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Weather & Climate in Tortkël’, Kyrgyzstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tortkël’ experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,858 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,858 ft (871 m) |
| Area | 3,931.0 sq mi (10,181.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7500°N, 72.8667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bishkek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
265 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 | 73 km | 27 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 35 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M6.6 | 50 km | 19 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 37 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M6.3 | 52 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 4 km WSW of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M6.2 | 89 km | 50 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 55 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M6.1 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Jan 9, 1997 | Kyrgyzstan | M5.8 | 143 km | 22 km |
| Oct 8, 1995 | 9 km SE of Uchq?rghon Shahri, Uzbekistan | M5.7 | 98 km | 15 km |
| May 22, 2003 | 0 km NNE of Lugovoy, Kazakhstan | M5.5 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Dec 24, 1992 | 33 km S of Talas, Kyrgyzstan | M5.4 | 75 km | 38 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 56 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 1996 | 48 km SSW of Merke, Kazakhstan | M5.2 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Dec 1, 1990 | 23 km ENE of Uzgen, Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 115 km | 29 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | 4 km NW of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 83 km | 39 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 50 km NNE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 66 km | 23 km |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 33 km N of Massy, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 47 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2003 | 4 km ENE of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 41 km | 19 km |
| Aug 19, 1992 | 50 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 62 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 1992 | 10 km SW of Bazar-Korgon, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 89 km | 20 km |
| Aug 20, 2011 | 62 km S of Taraz, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 144 km | 31 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in |
Tortkël’ has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 19°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (0.5").