Kara-Kujur Weather Records (KG000036971)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Kara-Kujur (KG000036971), Kyrgyzstan, with 56 years of record.
Key Facts for Kara-Kujur
- Kara-Kujur (KG000036971) is a weather station in Kyrgyzstan at 41.90 latitude and 76.30 longitude, 2,800 m (9,186 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1936 to 1991, 56 years of record.
- 0 records set at Kara-Kujur still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Kara-Kujur set a daily record precipitation of 7.9 mm (0.31 in) on 25 April 1991.
About the Station
- Location: Kyrgyzstan, 41.90 latitude, 76.30 longitude.
- Elevation: 2,800 m (9,186 ft).
- Period of record: 1936 to 1991, 56 years.
- Eligible elements: prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
0 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
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| Apr | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
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| Sep | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
0 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jul: 40.0 mm (1.6 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13.3 mm (0.5 in) | 28 January 1991 |
| Feb | 8.5 mm (0.33 in) | 2 February 1946 |
| Mar | 16.4 mm (0.6 in) | 6 March 1987 |
| Apr | 20.2 mm (0.8 in) | 28 April 1941 |
| May | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) | 29 May 1944 |
| Jun | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) | 17 June 1956 |
| Jul | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) | 15 July 1958 |
| Aug | 32.6 mm (1.3 in) | 17 August 1956 |
| Sep | 20.5 mm (0.8 in) | 13 September 1952 |
| Oct | 19.2 mm (0.8 in) | 6 October 1936 |
| Nov | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 11 November 1944 |
| Dec | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | 30 December 1988 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 April 1991 | Kara-Kujur, KG | daily rain | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) | 3.2 mm (0.13 in) | 9 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 April 1991 | Kara-Kujur, KG | daily rain | 16.7 mm (0.7 in) | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) | 32 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 January 1991 | Kara-Kujur, KG | monthly rain | 13.3 mm (0.5 in) | 7.1 mm (0.28 in) | 53 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 October 1990 | Kara-Kujur, KG | daily rain | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 5.7 mm (0.22 in) | 1 year | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 August 1990 | Kara-Kujur, KG | daily rain (Tie) | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | tie | 28 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 July 1990 | Kara-Kujur, KG | daily rain | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) | 11.5 mm (0.5 in) | 39 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 July 1990 | Kara-Kujur, KG | daily rain | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) | 3.9 mm (0.15 in) | 8 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 May 1990 | Kara-Kujur, KG | daily rain | 11.6 mm (0.5 in) | 3.1 mm (0.12 in) | 28 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 February 1990 | Kara-Kujur, KG | daily rain | 3.2 mm (0.13 in) | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 6 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 July 1989 | Kara-Kujur, KG | daily rain | 8.6 mm (0.34 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 46 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 April 1989 | Kara-Kujur, KG | daily rain | 5.4 mm (0.21 in) | 2.9 mm (0.11 in) | 40 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 March 1989 | Kara-Kujur, KG | daily rain | 2.7 mm (0.11 in) | 0.4 mm (0.02 in) | 34 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 December 1988 | Kara-Kujur, KG | monthly rain | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | 0.9 mm (0.04 in) | 27 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 December 1988 | Kara-Kujur, KG | daily rain | 4.8 mm (0.19 in) | 2.1 mm (0.08 in) | 34 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 October 1988 | Kara-Kujur, KG | daily rain | 3.7 mm (0.15 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 37 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 October 1988 | Kara-Kujur, KG | daily rain | 9.3 mm (0.37 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 10 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 September 1988 | Kara-Kujur, KG | daily rain | 4.7 mm (0.19 in) | 4.5 mm (0.18 in) | 46 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 September 1988 | Kara-Kujur, KG | daily rain | 9.0 mm (0.35 in) | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 37 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 September 1988 | Kara-Kujur, KG | daily rain | 6.8 mm (0.27 in) | 2.2 mm (0.09 in) | 52 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 September 1988 | Kara-Kujur, KG | daily rain | 11.7 mm (0.5 in) | 4.9 mm (0.19 in) | 39 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1936 to 1991| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) | 1958 | 20.4 mm (0.8 in) | 44 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 62.1 mm (2.4 in) | 1964 | 39.2 mm (1.5 in) | 44 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 58 days | 1944 | 37 days | 44 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1936 | 19.2 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1937 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1938 | 20.7 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1939 | 16.9 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1940 | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1941 | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1942 | 14.9 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1943 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1944 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1945 | 17.2 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1946 | 24.8 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1947 | 17.6 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1948 | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1949 | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1950 | 16.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1951 | 14.6 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1952 | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1953 | 21.2 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1954 | 24.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1955 | 26.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1956 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1957 | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1958 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1959 | 15.6 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1960 | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1961 | 26.3 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1962 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1963 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1964 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1977 | 14.4 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1978 | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1979 | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1980 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1981 | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1982 | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1983 | 21.7 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1984 | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1985 | 15.6 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1986 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1987 | 16.4 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1988 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1989 | 17.2 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1990 | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1991 | 16.7 mm (0.7 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1936 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1937 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1938 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1939 | 33.2 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1940 | 37.8 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1941 | 36.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1942 | 39.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1943 | 42.8 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1944 | 44.9 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1945 | 43.8 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1946 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1947 | 27.3 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1948 | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1949 | 55.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1950 | 23.5 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1951 | 27.5 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1952 | 39.8 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1953 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1954 | 46.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1955 | 28.8 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1956 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1957 | 39.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1958 | 52.9 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1959 | 34.9 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1960 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1961 | 34.9 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1962 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1963 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1964 | 62.1 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1977 | 32.9 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1978 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1979 | 46.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1980 | 51.4 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1981 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1982 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1983 | 41.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1984 | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1985 | 30.1 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1986 | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1987 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1988 | 58.3 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1989 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1990 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1991 | 30.3 mm (1.2 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1936 | 36 days |
| 1937 | 39 days |
| 1938 | 50 days |
| 1939 | 42 days |
| 1940 | 23 days |
| 1941 | 17 days |
| 1942 | 32 days |
| 1943 | 39 days |
| 1944 | 58 days |
| 1945 | 37 days |
| 1946 | 54 days |
| 1947 | 30 days |
| 1948 | 47 days |
| 1949 | 37 days |
| 1950 | 32 days |
| 1951 | 25 days |
| 1952 | 26 days |
| 1953 | 25 days |
| 1954 | 27 days |
| 1955 | 41 days |
| 1956 | 56 days |
| 1957 | 21 days |
| 1958 | 34 days |
| 1959 | 30 days |
| 1960 | 40 days |
| 1961 | 43 days |
| 1962 | 53 days |
| 1963 | 20 days |
| 1964 | 47 days |
| 1977 | 48 days |
| 1978 | 28 days |
| 1979 | 51 days |
| 1980 | 35 days |
| 1981 | 37 days |
| 1982 | 38 days |
| 1983 | 46 days |
| 1984 | 21 days |
| 1985 | 56 days |
| 1986 | 45 days |
| 1987 | 25 days |
| 1988 | 24 days |
| 1989 | 46 days |
| 1990 | 40 days |
| 1991 | 26 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Rainfall Return Levels
42 years, 1936 to 1990A day with at least 20.5 mm (0.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 42.5 mm (1.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 20.5 mm (0.8 in) | |
| 5 years | 26.5 mm (1.0 in) | |
| 10 years | 30.4 mm (1.2 in) | |
| 25 years | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) | |
| 50 years | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) | Longer than the 42 years of record |
| 100 years | 42.5 mm (1.7 in) | Longer than the 42 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 42 years of values from 1936 to 1990.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 40.0 mm (1.6 in) in 1958; 34.3 mm (1.4 in) in 1956; 33.3 mm (1.3 in) in 1986.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-16 (16 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).