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Weather & Climate in Turgen, Kazakhstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Turgen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,186 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,186 ft (971 m) |
| Area | 3,291.5 sq mi (8,525.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4006°N, 77.5933°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
58 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 | 63 km | 19 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 55 km NW of Kegen, Kazakhstan | M5.4 | 93 km | 17 km |
| Dec 6, 1999 | Kyrgyzstan | M5.2 | 134 km | 21 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 41 km NNW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan | M5.1 | 59 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2011 | 21 km NE of Turgen, Kazakhstan | M5.1 | 22 km | 23 km |
| Aug 15, 2014 | 43 km NE of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 53 km | 21 km |
| May 1, 2011 | 22 km N of Turgen, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 22 km | 22 km |
| Dec 16, 1996 | 11 km WNW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan | M4.9 | 89 km | 23 km |
| Mar 15, 2015 | 20 km S of Almaty, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 66 km | 28 km |
| May 1, 2011 | 36 km N of Turgen, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 36 km | 28 km |
| May 3, 1990 | 22 km NW of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M4.7 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 25 km NW of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan | M4.7 | 84 km | 28 km |
| Dec 28, 1996 | 33 km NW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan | M4.7 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Dec 27, 1997 | 23 km SSW of Karakol, Kyrgyzstan | M4.6 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2005 | 31 km S of Talghar, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 52 km | 18 km |
| Mar 26, 2018 | 24 km E of Kapshagay, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 54 km | 24 km |
| Jun 4, 2006 | 56 km ESE of Saryozek, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 116 km | 25 km |
| Jan 29, 2018 | 25 km SSE of Turgen, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 26 km | 29 km |
| Dec 16, 1996 | 17 km W of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan | M4.5 | 86 km | 24 km |
| Sep 20, 2013 | 34 km ESE of Balykchy, Kyrgyzstan | M4.4 | 149 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in |
Turgen has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.8").