Kara-Balta weather in September
In September, Kara-Balta sees average daytime highs of 18°C and overnight lows near 7°C, with 104 mm of precipitation across 16.8 wet days and about 12.3 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 21°C in the first days to 16°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 51% of the time in September, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 13 hours at the start of September to 11 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Kara-Balta's 2nd-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kara-Balta's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 18°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 7°
- 9th coldest
- Precipitation
- 104 mm
- 16.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 18 min
- 6:50 AM – 7:08 PM
- Cloud cover
- 43%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.81 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.2
- out of 10
Kara-Balta is place in Chuy Region, Kyrgyzstan.
- Density
- 1,504/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in September
Highs ease over the month, from about 21°C in the first days to 16°C by the end.
A typical September day in Kara-Balta reaches about 18°C in the afternoon and slips back to 7°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 13°C and 23°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs about 5°C cooler than August and about 7°C warmer than October.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| Avg low (°C) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 9 |
| 2 | 21 | 9 |
| 3 | 21 | 9 |
| 4 | 21 | 9 |
| 5 | 20 | 9 |
| 6 | 20 | 9 |
| 7 | 20 | 8 |
| 8 | 20 | 8 |
| 9 | 20 | 8 |
| 10 | 19 | 8 |
| 11 | 19 | 8 |
| 12 | 19 | 8 |
| 13 | 19 | 7 |
| 14 | 19 | 7 |
| 15 | 19 | 7 |
| 16 | 18 | 7 |
| 17 | 18 | 7 |
| 18 | 18 | 7 |
| 19 | 18 | 6 |
| 20 | 18 | 6 |
| 21 | 17 | 6 |
| 22 | 17 | 6 |
| 23 | 17 | 6 |
| 24 | 17 | 5 |
| 25 | 17 | 5 |
| 26 | 16 | 5 |
| 27 | 16 | 5 |
| 28 | 16 | 5 |
| 29 | 16 | 4 |
| 30 | 15 | 4 |
How September really feels in Kara-Balta
Once humidity and wind are folded in, September averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
September sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Kara-Balta weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 4th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3° / -12° | 39 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 9.2 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -1° / -10° | 56 | 9.7 | 9.4 | 10.3 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 6° / -4° | 96 | 14 | 10.2 | 11.6 | 0.5 |
| Apr | 12° / 2° | 154 | 16.6 | 9.5 | 13.1 | 2.8 |
| May | 17° / 6° | 166 | 20 | 4.4 | 14.4 | 4.2 |
| Jun | 22° / 10° | 159 | 21.4 | 0.6 | 15.1 | 4.9 |
| Jul | 24° / 13° | 162 | 21.4 | 0 | 14.8 | 5.4 |
| Aug | 23° / 11° | 124 | 18.2 | 0.2 | 13.7 | 5.9 |
| Sep | 18° / 7° | 104 | 16.8 | 2.9 | 12.3 | 5.2 |
| Oct | 12° / 0° | 80 | 12 | 5.7 | 10.8 | 3.0 |
| Nov | 4° / -6° | 63 | 9.3 | 6.7 | 9.5 | 0.3 |
| Dec | -2° / -11° | 48 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 8.9 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 51% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 31%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 |
| Cloudier (%) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 73 | 27 |
| 2 | 73 | 27 |
| 3 | 73 | 27 |
| 4 | 74 | 26 |
| 5 | 74 | 26 |
| 6 | 73 | 27 |
| 7 | 73 | 27 |
| 8 | 73 | 27 |
| 9 | 72 | 28 |
| 10 | 73 | 27 |
| 11 | 72 | 28 |
| 12 | 72 | 28 |
| 13 | 71 | 29 |
| 14 | 72 | 28 |
| 15 | 71 | 29 |
| 16 | 70 | 30 |
| 17 | 70 | 30 |
| 18 | 69 | 31 |
| 19 | 69 | 31 |
| 20 | 68 | 32 |
| 21 | 67 | 33 |
| 22 | 67 | 33 |
| 23 | 66 | 34 |
| 24 | 65 | 35 |
| 25 | 64 | 36 |
| 26 | 64 | 36 |
| 27 | 63 | 37 |
| 28 | 62 | 38 |
| 29 | 61 | 39 |
| 30 | 60 | 40 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Kara-Balta gets around 104 mm of rain and snow over 16.8 wet days in September. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 56% and peaks near 59% on the wettest days, and about 3 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 |
| Snow chance (%) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55 | 3 |
| 2 | 54 | 3 |
| 3 | 54 | 4 |
| 4 | 54 | 4 |
| 5 | 54 | 5 |
| 6 | 54 | 5 |
| 7 | 54 | 5 |
| 8 | 54 | 6 |
| 9 | 55 | 7 |
| 10 | 55 | 7 |
| 11 | 56 | 8 |
| 12 | 56 | 8 |
| 13 | 56 | 9 |
| 14 | 57 | 9 |
| 15 | 57 | 9 |
| 16 | 57 | 10 |
| 17 | 58 | 10 |
| 18 | 58 | 10 |
| 19 | 58 | 11 |
| 20 | 58 | 11 |
| 21 | 59 | 12 |
| 22 | 58 | 12 |
| 23 | 58 | 13 |
| 24 | 58 | 13 |
| 25 | 58 | 13 |
| 26 | 58 | 14 |
| 27 | 57 | 14 |
| 28 | 57 | 15 |
| 29 | 57 | 15 |
| 30 | 56 | 16 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 99 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99 | 1 |
| 2 | 99 | 1 |
| 3 | 100 | 0 |
| 4 | 100 | 0 |
| 5 | 100 | 0 |
| 6 | 100 | 0 |
| 7 | 100 | 0 |
| 8 | 100 | 0 |
| 9 | 100 | 0 |
| 10 | 100 | 0 |
| 11 | 100 | 0 |
| 12 | 100 | 0 |
| 13 | 100 | 0 |
| 14 | 100 | 0 |
| 15 | 100 | 0 |
| 16 | 100 | 0 |
| 17 | 100 | 0 |
| 18 | 100 | 0 |
| 19 | 100 | 0 |
| 20 | 100 | 0 |
| 21 | 100 | 0 |
| 22 | 100 | 0 |
| 23 | 100 | 0 |
| 24 | 100 | 0 |
| 25 | 100 | 0 |
| 26 | 100 | 0 |
| 27 | 100 | 0 |
| 28 | 100 | 0 |
| 29 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 | 100 | 0 |
Wind in September
Winds average 5 km/h in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 13 hours at the start of September to 11 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 84 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:34 AM to 7:06 AM, and sunset from 7:35 PM to 6:42 PM.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:06 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:35 | 7:33 | 7:31 | 7:30 | 7:28 | 7:26 | 7:24 | 7:22 | 7:21 | 7:19 | 7:17 | 7:15 | 7:13 | 7:11 | 7:09 | 7:08 | 7:06 | 7:04 | 7:02 | 7:00 | 6:58 | 6:56 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:51 | 6:49 | 6:47 | 6:45 | 6:43 | 6:42 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.0 | 6:34 | 7:35 |
| 2 | 13.0 | 6:35 | 7:33 |
| 3 | 12.9 | 6:36 | 7:31 |
| 4 | 12.9 | 6:37 | 7:30 |
| 5 | 12.8 | 6:38 | 7:28 |
| 6 | 12.8 | 6:39 | 7:26 |
| 7 | 12.7 | 6:40 | 7:24 |
| 8 | 12.7 | 6:41 | 7:22 |
| 9 | 12.6 | 6:43 | 7:21 |
| 10 | 12.6 | 6:44 | 7:19 |
| 11 | 12.5 | 6:45 | 7:17 |
| 12 | 12.5 | 6:46 | 7:15 |
| 13 | 12.4 | 6:47 | 7:13 |
| 14 | 12.4 | 6:48 | 7:11 |
| 15 | 12.3 | 6:49 | 7:09 |
| 16 | 12.3 | 6:50 | 7:08 |
| 17 | 12.2 | 6:51 | 7:06 |
| 18 | 12.2 | 6:53 | 7:04 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:54 | 7:02 |
| 20 | 12.1 | 6:55 | 7:00 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:56 | 6:58 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:57 | 6:56 |
| 23 | 11.9 | 6:58 | 6:54 |
| 24 | 11.9 | 6:59 | 6:53 |
| 25 | 11.8 | 7:00 | 6:51 |
| 26 | 11.8 | 7:02 | 6:49 |
| 27 | 11.7 | 7:03 | 6:47 |
| 28 | 11.7 | 7:04 | 6:45 |
| 29 | 11.6 | 7:05 | 6:43 |
| 30 | 11.6 | 7:06 | 6:42 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 4.81 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.99 kWh/m² to a high of 6.5 kWh/m² in June across the year — September's 4.81 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.1 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Kara-Balta
In September, Kara-Balta sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Kara-Balta's rainy season runs March–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is September a good time to visit Kara-Balta?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is a reasonable time to visit Kara-Balta for sightseeing.
What to pack for Kara-Balta in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Kara-Balta sees daytime highs around 18°C and nights near 7°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: a warm layer and sun protection. About 17 days see rain.
UV index in Kara-Balta in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 6 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kara-Balta peaks around May 20 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 2 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 9 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | High |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in Kara-Balta in September
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where September falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Kara-Balta is worst in May — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.2× the cleanest month (December, 5 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 6 | 8 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | Good |
| Feb | 8 | Good |
| Mar | 14 | Moderate |
| Apr | 17 | Moderate |
| May | 17 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 15 | Moderate |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 14 | Moderate |
| Oct | 12 | Moderate |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 5 | Good |
Where is Kara-Balta?
Kara-Balta sits at 42.8°N, 73.8°E, 789 m above sea level, in Kyrgyzstan. The nearest listed city is Belovodskoye, 21 km away.
Topography around Kara-Balta
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kara-Balta.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kara-Balta has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 109 m around an average of 786 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 583 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,354 m.
The land around Kara-Balta is covered by artificial surfaces (51%) and cropland (21%) within 3 km, cropland (77%) within 16 km, and grassland (54%) and cropland (30%) within 80 km.
Kyrgyzstan travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 33% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $3,081
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 74%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.7
- per 100k, 2020
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 443
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Kara-Balta (42.8142°, 73.8481°, elevation 789 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).