Bŭstonqal’a, Tajikistan

Full City Profile

4,900 Population 10/sq mi density

1,450 ft Elevation 442 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Bŭstonqal’a enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	62.5°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,450 ft (442 m)
Area	481.3 sq mi (1,246.5 km²)
Population Density	10/sq mi
Coordinates	37.8478°N, 68.8313°W
Timezone	Asia/Dushanbe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.3"

68% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 2.87"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

519 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 18, 2025.

May 30, 1998	24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan	M6.6	140 km
Feb 4, 1998	23 km ESE of Rust?q, Afghanistan	M5.9	140 km
Mar 29, 2018	11 km SE of Roghun, Tajikistan	M5.7	139 km
Jul 29, 2006	5 km NE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan	M5.6	66 km
Dec 20, 1990	55 km E of Chubek, Tajikistan	M5.6	135 km
Apr 18, 1991	14 km ESE of Boshchorbogh, Tajikistan	M5.5	66 km
Jul 5, 1990	18 km NW of Farkhor, Tajikistan	M5.4	46 km
Jul 29, 2006	10 km SSE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan	M5.4	80 km
Jun 22, 2007	12 km NNW of Im?m ???ib, Afghanistan	M5.3	62 km
Nov 8, 1992	0 km SW of Roghun, Tajikistan	M5.3	137 km
Jan 9, 2002	12 km SSE of Roghun, Tajikistan	M5.3	131 km
Jan 9, 2017	42 km SSE of Shahritus, Tajikistan	M5.2	114 km
Dec 17, 1992	18 km SE of Orzu, Tajikistan	M5.2	48 km
Aug 3, 2010	28 km ENE of Norak, Tajikistan	M5.2	97 km
May 20, 2015	32 km SE of Darband, Tajikistan	M5.2	148 km
Aug 15, 2021	40 km ESE of Chubek, Tajikistan	M5.2	122 km
Nov 10, 2013	9 km SE of Boshkengash, Tajikistan	M5.2	63 km
Jan 1, 2000	29 km SSE of Rust?q, Afghanistan	M5.1	147 km
Oct 30, 2000	8 km NNW of Yang? Qal‘ah, Afghanistan	M5.1	74 km
Mar 5, 1994	24 km SW of Kunduz, Afghanistan	M5.1	142 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	1.8 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	1.9 in
March	53°F (11°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
April	65°F (18°C)	1.9 in
May	73°F (23°C)	0.9 in
June	82°F (28°C)	0.2 in
July	84°F (29°C)	0.0 in	Warmest, Driest
August	81°F (27°C)	0.0 in
September	72°F (22°C)	0.0 in
October	62°F (17°C)	0.4 in
November	52°F (11°C)	0.9 in
December	43°F (6°C)	1.3 in

Bŭstonqal’a has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 39°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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