Karakol weather in December
In December, Karakol sees average daytime highs of -6°C and overnight lows near -16°C, with 30 mm of precipitation across 7.1 wet days and about 8.9 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about -5°C in the first days to -8°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 32% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 06 min at the start of December to 8 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Karakol's 6th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Karakol's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- -6°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- -16°
- 2nd coldest
- Precipitation
- 30 mm
- 7.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 8 h 54 min
- 8:16 AM – 5:10 PM
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.06 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Karakol is city in Kyrgyzstan.
- Density
- 1,755/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1869
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about -5°C in the first days to -8°C by the end.
A typical December day in Karakol reaches about -6°C in the afternoon and slips back to -16°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between -11°C and -2°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 6°C cooler than November and about 2°C warmer than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | -4 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -8 | -8 | -8 |
| Avg low (°C) | -15 | -15 | -15 | -15 | -15 | -15 | -15 | -16 | -16 | -16 | -16 | -16 | -16 | -16 | -16 | -16 | -16 | -16 | -16 | -17 | -17 | -17 | -17 | -17 | -17 | -17 | -17 | -17 | -17 | -17 | -17 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | -4 | -15 |
| 2 | -5 | -15 |
| 3 | -5 | -15 |
| 4 | -5 | -15 |
| 5 | -5 | -15 |
| 6 | -5 | -15 |
| 7 | -5 | -15 |
| 8 | -6 | -16 |
| 9 | -6 | -16 |
| 10 | -6 | -16 |
| 11 | -6 | -16 |
| 12 | -6 | -16 |
| 13 | -6 | -16 |
| 14 | -6 | -16 |
| 15 | -6 | -16 |
| 16 | -7 | -16 |
| 17 | -7 | -16 |
| 18 | -7 | -16 |
| 19 | -7 | -16 |
| 20 | -7 | -17 |
| 21 | -7 | -17 |
| 22 | -7 | -17 |
| 23 | -7 | -17 |
| 24 | -7 | -17 |
| 25 | -7 | -17 |
| 26 | -7 | -17 |
| 27 | -7 | -17 |
| 28 | -7 | -17 |
| 29 | -8 | -17 |
| 30 | -8 | -17 |
| 31 | -8 | -17 |
How December really feels in Karakol
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 31 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Karakol weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 11th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -8° / -18° | 23 | 5.8 | 8.5 | 9.2 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -5° / -15° | 23 | 6.4 | 8.4 | 10.3 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 1° / -9° | 37 | 9.2 | 10.4 | 11.6 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 8° / -3° | 70 | 12.6 | 10.8 | 13.1 | 1.3 |
| May | 12° / 1° | 101 | 16.2 | 9.3 | 14.4 | 2.8 |
| Jun | 16° / 5° | 94 | 18.3 | 3.4 | 15.1 | 3.9 |
| Jul | 18° / 7° | 97 | 18.6 | 0.5 | 14.8 | 4.9 |
| Aug | 18° / 7° | 95 | 18 | 0.9 | 13.7 | 5.0 |
| Sep | 14° / 2° | 78 | 16.4 | 6.3 | 12.3 | 3.8 |
| Oct | 8° / -5° | 65 | 12.7 | 11.1 | 10.8 | 1.2 |
| Nov | -0° / -12° | 42 | 9.3 | 9.9 | 9.6 | 0.0 |
| Dec | -6° / -16° | 30 | 7.1 | 9.6 | 8.9 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 32% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 53%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Cloudier (%) | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 50 |
| 2 | 50 | 50 |
| 3 | 49 | 51 |
| 4 | 49 | 51 |
| 5 | 49 | 51 |
| 6 | 48 | 52 |
| 7 | 49 | 51 |
| 8 | 48 | 52 |
| 9 | 48 | 52 |
| 10 | 48 | 52 |
| 11 | 47 | 53 |
| 12 | 46 | 54 |
| 13 | 47 | 53 |
| 14 | 47 | 53 |
| 15 | 46 | 54 |
| 16 | 46 | 54 |
| 17 | 47 | 53 |
| 18 | 46 | 54 |
| 19 | 46 | 54 |
| 20 | 46 | 54 |
| 21 | 46 | 54 |
| 22 | 46 | 54 |
| 23 | 46 | 54 |
| 24 | 46 | 54 |
| 25 | 46 | 54 |
| 26 | 46 | 54 |
| 27 | 46 | 54 |
| 28 | 46 | 54 |
| 29 | 46 | 54 |
| 30 | 46 | 54 |
| 31 | 46 | 54 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Karakol gets around 30 mm of rain and snow over 7.1 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 23% and peaks near 26% on the wettest days, and about 10 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Snow chance (%) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 32 |
| 2 | 26 | 32 |
| 3 | 25 | 32 |
| 4 | 25 | 32 |
| 5 | 25 | 32 |
| 6 | 25 | 32 |
| 7 | 24 | 31 |
| 8 | 24 | 31 |
| 9 | 24 | 31 |
| 10 | 23 | 31 |
| 11 | 23 | 31 |
| 12 | 23 | 31 |
| 13 | 23 | 31 |
| 14 | 23 | 31 |
| 15 | 23 | 31 |
| 16 | 22 | 31 |
| 17 | 22 | 31 |
| 18 | 22 | 31 |
| 19 | 22 | 31 |
| 20 | 22 | 31 |
| 21 | 22 | 31 |
| 22 | 22 | 31 |
| 23 | 22 | 31 |
| 24 | 22 | 31 |
| 25 | 22 | 31 |
| 26 | 22 | 30 |
| 27 | 22 | 30 |
| 28 | 22 | 30 |
| 29 | 21 | 30 |
| 30 | 21 | 29 |
| 31 | 21 | 29 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December 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 (%) | 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 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in December
Winds average 8 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| 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 | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 9 h 06 min at the start of December to 8 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 8:03 AM to 8:22 AM, and sunset from 5:10 PM to 5:17 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 8:03 | 8:04 | 8:05 | 8:06 | 8:07 | 8:08 | 8:09 | 8:09 | 8:10 | 8:11 | 8:12 | 8:13 | 8:13 | 8:14 | 8:15 | 8:16 | 8:16 | 8:17 | 8:17 | 8:18 | 8:19 | 8:19 | 8:19 | 8:20 | 8:20 | 8:21 | 8:21 | 8:21 | 8:21 | 8:22 | 8:22 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:10 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:17 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.1 | 8:03 | 5:10 |
| 2 | 9.1 | 8:04 | 5:09 |
| 3 | 9.1 | 8:05 | 5:09 |
| 4 | 9.1 | 8:06 | 5:09 |
| 5 | 9.0 | 8:07 | 5:09 |
| 6 | 9.0 | 8:08 | 5:09 |
| 7 | 9.0 | 8:09 | 5:09 |
| 8 | 9.0 | 8:09 | 5:09 |
| 9 | 9.0 | 8:10 | 5:09 |
| 10 | 9.0 | 8:11 | 5:09 |
| 11 | 8.9 | 8:12 | 5:09 |
| 12 | 8.9 | 8:13 | 5:09 |
| 13 | 8.9 | 8:13 | 5:09 |
| 14 | 8.9 | 8:14 | 5:09 |
| 15 | 8.9 | 8:15 | 5:09 |
| 16 | 8.9 | 8:16 | 5:10 |
| 17 | 8.9 | 8:16 | 5:10 |
| 18 | 8.9 | 8:17 | 5:10 |
| 19 | 8.9 | 8:17 | 5:11 |
| 20 | 8.9 | 8:18 | 5:11 |
| 21 | 8.9 | 8:19 | 5:11 |
| 22 | 8.9 | 8:19 | 5:12 |
| 23 | 8.9 | 8:19 | 5:12 |
| 24 | 8.9 | 8:20 | 5:13 |
| 25 | 8.9 | 8:20 | 5:13 |
| 26 | 8.9 | 8:21 | 5:14 |
| 27 | 8.9 | 8:21 | 5:15 |
| 28 | 8.9 | 8:21 | 5:15 |
| 29 | 8.9 | 8:21 | 5:16 |
| 30 | 8.9 | 8:22 | 5:17 |
| 31 | 8.9 | 8:22 | 5:17 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 2.06 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.06 kWh/m² to a high of 6.67 kWh/m² in June across the year — December's 2.06 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 31 | 2.1 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Karakol
None of Karakol's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Karakol's rainy season runs April–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Karakol?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Karakol.
What to pack for Karakol in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Karakol sees daytime highs around -6°C and nights near -16°C. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat. About 7 days see rain.
UV index in Karakol in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 2. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Karakol peaks around July 19 at about 10 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 10 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 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | High |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in Karakol in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Karakol is worst in April — around 23 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 7.4× the cleanest month (December, 3 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) | 4 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 3 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Good |
| Feb | 6 | Good |
| Mar | 17 | Moderate |
| Apr | 23 | Moderate |
| May | 20 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 14 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Good |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 4 | Good |
| Dec | 3 | Good |
Where is Karakol?
Karakol sits at 42.5°N, 78.4°E, 1,770 m above sea level, in Kyrgyzstan. The nearest listed city is Kyzyl-Suu, 36 km away.
Topography around Karakol
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Karakol.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Karakol has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 175 m around an average of 1,750 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,009 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,020 m.
The land around Karakol is covered by artificial surfaces (53%) and cropland (22%) within 3 km, grassland (46%) and cropland (36%) within 16 km, and grassland (44%) 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 Karakol (42.4905°, 78.392°, elevation 1,770 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).