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Weather & Climate in Zaysan, Kazakhstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zaysan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 65°F. The area gets 314 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 12.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,083 feet.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 38.9°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,083 ft (635 m) |
| Area | 3,709.4 sq mi (9,607.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4666°N, 84.8714°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
28 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jun 14, 1990 | 47 km NNE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M6.6 | 47 km | 58 km |
| Aug 3, 1990 | 55 km N of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M6.2 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 117 km SSW of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1991 | 66 km SSE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.3 | 67 km | 30 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 49 km NNE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.2 | 49 km | 37 km |
| Apr 4, 2017 | 25 km SSE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.1 | 26 km | 25 km |
| Sep 27, 1990 | 48 km N of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2009 | 84 km SSW of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M5.0 | 85 km | 11 km |
| Jan 22, 1998 | 83 km E of Kurchum, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Dec 13, 2000 | 109 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.9 | 109 km | 40 km |
| May 28, 1995 | 51 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 52 km | 24 km |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 106 km ENE of Kurchum, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 149 km | 48 km |
| Jul 16, 2022 | 70 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.7 | 71 km | 39 km |
| Jan 16, 2018 | 28 km S of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 29 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 112 km E of Kurchum, Kazakhstan | M4.6 | 136 km | 25 km |
| May 14, 2019 | 119 km WSW of Altay, China | M4.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 45 km ESE of Kurchum, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 62 km SE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.5 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 1993 | 114 km ENE of Zaysan, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 1997 | 95 km W of T?ghyl, Kazakhstan | M4.4 | 147 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in |
Zaysan has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 5°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.8") and January the driest (0.4").