Climate Insights for Kara-Balta
Jayyl District, Chuy Region, Kyrgyzstan
Climate Overview
The climate in Kara-Balta is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1,321 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kara-Balta receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kara-Balta is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Kara-Balta experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Kara-Balta is cool. The average annual temperature is 43°F and approximately 52 in of precipitation falls per year. Kara-Balta receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kara-Balta is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 12°F. Kara-Balta experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Kara-Balta has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 19°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Kara-Balta has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 65°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 77°F with a mean of 67°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 12°F and the daily average is 20°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Kara-Balta is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,321 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 110 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 159 mm of rainfall. April and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 43 mm. That's 116 mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Kara-Balta receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 277cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 46cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Kara-Balta is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 52 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.3 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 6.3 in of rainfall. April and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.7 in. That's 4.6 in less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Kara-Balta receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 109in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 18in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Kara-Balta is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Kara-Balta is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kara-Balta based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kara-Balta based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.