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Bŭston, Tajikistan

Sughd · Tajikistan

Bŭston is a small city in Sughd, Tajikistan with a population of 13,043. Elevation: 1,063 ft (324 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,043 Population 36/sq mi density
1,063 ft Elevation 324 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
12.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Dushanbe Timezone

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About Bŭston

Buston is an urban-type settlement and jamoat (municipality) in northern Tajikistan. It is the administrative capital of Mastchoh District in Sughd Region with population of 15,500.
Farmland, mountain ranges and steep valleys and gorges surround Buston.

People

Population13,043
Density36/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain12.7 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation1,063 ft (324 m)
Population13,043
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation1,063 ft (324 m)
Coordinates40.5229°, 69.3331°
TimezoneAsia/Dushanbe
Country🇹🇯 Tajikistan
State / ProvinceSughd
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation12.7 inches (323 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.6 inches (4 cm)

About Bŭston

Bŭston is a small city in Tajikistan (Sughd) with a population of 13,043. The city sits at an elevation of 1,063 feet (324 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Dushanbe.

Climate in Bŭston

Bŭston has an average annual temperature of 15.2°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jul (30.9°C), the coldest is Jan (0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 369 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.5°C / 33°F -9.7° / 12° 25.8
Feb 4.2°C / 40°F -7.7° / 19.2° 49.2
Mar 9.7°C / 49°F -2.4° / 24.4° 59.6
Apr 15.8°C / 60°F 2.1° / 30.4° 42.6
May 21.3°C / 70°F 8.1° / 35.7° 34.1
Jun 27.8°C / 82°F 15° / 41.5° 7.0
Jul 30.9°C / 88°F 18.5° / 43.2° 10.5
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 14.2° / 41° 6.7
Sep 21.8°C / 71°F 10° / 36.1° 4.0
Oct 14°C / 57°F 1.5° / 27.9° 23.5
Nov 6.7°C / 44°F -5° / 23.1° 39.1
Dec 1.9°C / 35°F -10.6° / 16° 67.1
Bŭston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,063 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above Tajikistan avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,063 ft (324 m)
Area364.1 sq mi (943.0 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates40.5229°N, 69.3331°W
TimezoneAsia/Dushanbe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.7"
67% below Tajikistan avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.09"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

75 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 23, 2025.

Jan 8, 2007 23 km WSW of Vorukh, Tajikistan M6.0 115 km
Mar 22, 2023 46 km NNW of Novobod, Tajikistan M5.8 135 km
May 24, 2013 11 km N of Bo‘ka, Uzbekistan M5.3 45 km
Jan 31, 2007 27 km W of Vorukh, Tajikistan M5.2 111 km
Sep 29, 2017 36 km SSE of Jizzax, Uzbekistan M5.1 137 km
Jun 24, 2008 3 km SE of Batken, Kyrgyzstan M5.0 139 km
Mar 27, 2004 20 km ENE of Istaravshan, Tajikistan M5.0 63 km
Dec 6, 2013 26 km SE of Buston, Tajikistan M5.0 71 km
Apr 16, 2016 17 km NW of Pop, Uzbekistan M4.8 149 km
Mar 13, 2019 18 km WSW of Saryaghash, Kazakhstan M4.8 104 km
May 14, 1995 13 km ENE of Vorukh, Tajikistan M4.8 138 km
Feb 3, 2017 12 km N of Batken, Kyrgyzstan M4.7 131 km
Dec 12, 1992 14 km SSE of Buston, Tajikistan M4.7 58 km
Feb 3, 2000 41 km E of Suluktu, Kyrgyzstan M4.7 94 km
Aug 3, 1990 11 km SSE of Yaypan, Uzbekistan M4.7 132 km
May 26, 1994 26 km E of Isfana, Kyrgyzstan M4.7 90 km
Jan 12, 2020 13 km NNW of Zomin Shaharchasi, Uzbekistan M4.6 100 km
Mar 27, 2004 12 km SSW of Nov, Tajikistan M4.6 52 km
Dec 6, 1995 43 km ESE of Suluktu, Kyrgyzstan M4.6 98 km
May 28, 2016 20 km SE of Chardara, Kazakhstan M4.6 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in
March 47°F (9°C) 2.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
June 80°F (26°C) 0.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 1.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in

Bŭston has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 33°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Bŭston

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Школа №16 - - - -
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Gas Stations in Bŭston

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Benzin Station 555

Airports Near Bŭston

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Khujand International AirportLBDLarge Airport
Tashkent International AirportTASLarge Airport
Aranchi Airfield-Small Airport
Chinaz Highway Airstrip-Small Airport
Razzakov Airport-Small Airport
Syrdarya Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Dushanbe
Area
943.0 km² (364.0 mi²)
Postal Code
735

🇹🇯 About Tajikistan

Capital Dushanbe
Population 9,100,837
Area 143,100 km²
GDP (USD) $12,244,169,293
GDP per capita $1,178
HDI 0.691
Life expectancy 71.8 years
Internet users 56.8%
Urban population 26.2%
Currency TJS (Somoni)
Languages Russian, Tajik
Calling code +992
TLD .tj
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bŭston

What is the population of Bŭston?

Bŭston has a population of 13,043 residents and is located in Tajikistan. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 364.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bŭston?

Bŭston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.7 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow.

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