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Weather & Climate in Turkestan, Kazakhstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Turkestan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 322 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 7.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 75.8 sq mi (196.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,997/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2946°N, 68.2569°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jun 16, 2011 | 84 km SSW of Yanykurgan, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 1990 | 32 km E of Qogham, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Sep 24, 2013 | 16 km SSE of Chayan, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 108 km | 12 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km NNW of Temirlanovka, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 91 km | 8 km |
| Jun 8, 2012 | 19 km WNW of Sastobe, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 144 km | 40 km |
| May 1, 2006 | central Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 144 km | 27 km |
| May 1, 2006 | 13 km WNW of Shymkent, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 144 km | 35 km |
| Mar 19, 2022 | 27 km SSE of Arys, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2013 | 19 km SSE of Chayan, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 109 km | 17 km |
| Apr 9, 2010 | 12 km ESE of Bayzhansay, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2002 | 52 km SSW of Arys, Kazakhstan | M4.2 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2006 | 110 km SW of Qogham, Kazakhstan | M4.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 17 km SSW of Bayzhansay, Kazakhstan | M4.1 | 134 km | 7 km |
| Jul 2, 2007 | 22 km SSE of Arys, Kazakhstan | M4.0 | 129 km | 35 km |
| Dec 4, 1999 | 33 km WSW of Turkestan, Kazakhstan | M3.9 | 34 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 1997 | 65 km SSW of Yanykurgan, Kazakhstan | M3.7 | 97 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in |
Turkestan has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 24°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.1") and August the driest (0.0").