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Weather & Climate in Urzhar, Kazakhstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Urzhar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 65°F. The area gets 317 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 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,572 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,572 ft (479 m) |
| Area | 5,979.7 sq mi (15,487.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0930°N, 81.6294°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Feb 1, 2019 | 117 km SSW of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1998 | 99 km W of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan | M5.2 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Nov 9, 1999 | 54 km ENE of Urzhar, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 55 km | 33 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 85 km NNE of Urzhar, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 85 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 97 km S of Urzhar, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 97 km | 37 km |
| Feb 20, 2004 | Eastern Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2000 | 110 km W of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Feb 1, 2013 | 64 km NW of Urzhar, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 3 km N of Ayaguz, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 135 km | 15 km |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 36 km E of Aqtoghay, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 113 km | 20 km |
| Jul 21, 2004 | 101 km S of Böke, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1997 | 95 km W of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 42 km SE of Urzhar, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 43 km | 18 km |
| May 15, 2018 | 83 km NE of Urzhar, Kazakhstan | M4.3 | 83 km | 16 km |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 90 km NNE of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M4.2 | 144 km | 37 km |
| Mar 11, 2005 | 93 km E of Urzhar, Kazakhstan | M3.9 | 93 km | 0 km |
| Apr 6, 2006 | 19 km E of Aqtoghay, Kazakhstan | M3.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2002 | 94 km ENE of Urzhar, Kazakhstan | M3.7 | 95 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2008 | 77 km N of Druzhba, Kazakhstan | M3.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in |
Urzhar has a seasonal temperature swing of 66°F / from 8°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.2") and March the driest (0.6").