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Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

Full City Profile

727,700 Population 2,464/sq mi density
719 ft Elevation 219 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Ashgabat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Area295.4 sq mi (765.0 km²)
Population Density2,464/sq mi
Coordinates37.9500°N, 58.3833°W
TimezoneAsia/Ashgabat

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.7"
75% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.57"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 1, 2025.

Feb 4, 1997 Turkmenistan-Iran border region M6.5 101 km
Aug 22, 2000 35 km S of Baharly, Turkmenistan M5.9 90 km
May 13, 2017 34 km NNW of Bojn?rd, Iran M5.6 105 km
Feb 4, 1997 10 km NNW of Bojn?rd, Iran M5.5 105 km
Nov 27, 1992 25 km ENE of Kaka, Turkmenistan M5.3 140 km
Aug 4, 1998 15 km SSW of Bojn?rd, Iran M5.3 120 km
Feb 5, 1997 29 km NE of Bojn?rd, Iran M5.2 78 km
Sep 19, 2000 15 km SSE of Baharly, Turkmenistan M5.2 88 km
Aug 11, 2010 45 km NW of Bojn?rd, Iran M5.0 121 km
Jul 23, 2010 39 km NW of Bojn?rd, Iran M4.9 123 km
Oct 21, 1994 46 km WSW of Baharly, Turkmenistan M4.9 129 km
Aug 30, 2015 26 km E of Esfar?yen, Iran M4.9 105 km
Feb 4, 1997 33 km N of Bojn?rd, Iran M4.9 100 km
May 24, 2016 24 km NE of Bojn?rd, Iran M4.8 82 km
Sep 22, 2024 34 km N of Bojnūrd, Iran M4.8 94 km
Jun 29, 2016 15 km ENE of Bojn?rd, Iran M4.7 92 km
Oct 17, 2017 30 km N of Bojn?rd, Iran M4.7 98 km
Feb 29, 2008 16 km WNW of Baharly, Turkmenistan M4.7 116 km
Aug 20, 2007 40 km NNE of Bojn?rd, Iran M4.7 83 km
Aug 21, 2004 40 km NE of Bojn?rd, Iran M4.7 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in
March 49°F (10°C) 1.6 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in
June 83°F (29°C) 0.3 in
July 88°F (31°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
November 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.0 in

Ashgabat has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 37°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.6") and August the driest (0.1").

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