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Karakenja, Tajikistan

Full City Profile

2,899 Population 78/sq mi density
7,073 ft Elevation 2,156 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
Karakenja has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average39.3°F
27% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,073 ft (2,156 m)
Area37.3 sq mi (96.7 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates39.2359°N, 71.5241°W
TimezoneAsia/Dushanbe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 8.4"
Wettest Month (May) 2.83"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

653 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 26, 2025.

Jul 19, 2011 16 km NNE of Aydarken, Kyrgyzstan M6.1 95 km
Jan 8, 2007 23 km WSW of Vorukh, Tajikistan M6.0 122 km
Jan 24, 2011 106 km WNW of Murghob, Tajikistan M6.0 143 km
May 3, 2017 29 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan M6.0 30 km
Mar 22, 2023 46 km NNW of Novobod, Tajikistan M5.8 141 km
Apr 13, 2025 42 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan M5.8 71 km
May 5, 2017 28 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan M5.8 28 km
Jul 6, 2006 29 km ESE of Karakenja, Tajikistan M5.8 30 km
May 12, 2012 44 km SE of Darband, Tajikistan M5.7 123 km
Jul 10, 2021 20 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan M5.7 90 km
Mar 29, 2018 11 km SE of Roghun, Tajikistan M5.7 146 km
Nov 23, 1992 109 km SSE of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan M5.6 118 km
Sep 5, 2002 29 km SE of Shohimardon, Uzbekistan M5.5 72 km
Sep 2, 2001 72 km SE of Karakenja, Tajikistan M5.5 73 km
Jan 24, 2020 7 km S of Karakenja, Tajikistan M5.5 8 km
Jun 10, 1994 56 km SSE of Rasht, Tajikistan M5.4 108 km
Jul 4, 2020 47 km E of Rasht, Tajikistan M5.4 57 km
Nov 3, 1990 24 km SSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan M5.4 24 km
Jan 2, 2010 84 km N of Khorugh, Tajikistan M5.4 110 km
Feb 20, 1995 35 km WSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan M5.3 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.5 in
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.4 in
April 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in Wettest
June 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
July 62°F (16°C) 1.1 in
August 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Driest
October 44°F (6°C) 1.4 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.6 in

Karakenja has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 15°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and September the driest (0.4").

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