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Rasht, Tajikistan

Republican Subordination · Tajikistan

Rasht is a small city in Republican Subordination, Tajikistan with a population of 10,771. Elevation: 4,498 ft (1,371 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,771 Population 5/sq mi density
4,498 ft Elevation 1,371 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
25.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Dushanbe Timezone

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About Rasht

Rasht

Rasht District is a district in Tajikistan, one of the Districts of Republican Subordination. It lies between the city of Vahdat in the west and Lakhsh District in the east; its southern neighbors are Nurobod, Sangvor, and Tojikobod districts; its northern border runs along the eastern finger of Sughd Region and along the international border with Kyrgyzstan. Its capital is the town of Gharm. The population of Rasht District are known as Gharmi Tajiks. The population of the district is 127,400.

People

Population10,771
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain25.8 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation4,498 ft (1,371 m)
Population10,771
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation4,498 ft (1,371 m)
Coordinates39.0287°, 70.3745°
TimezoneAsia/Dushanbe
Country🇹🇯 Tajikistan
State / ProvinceRepublican Subordination
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation25.8 inches (654 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.2 inches (26 cm)

About Rasht

Rasht is a small city in Tajikistan (Republican Subordination) with a population of 10,771. The city sits at an elevation of 4,498 feet (1,371 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Dushanbe.

Climate in Rasht

Rasht has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 760 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 69.3
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 67.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 137.1
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 102.8
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 111.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 35.7
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 21.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 8.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 10.1
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 64.9
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 50.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 80.7
Rasht has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,498 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below Tajikistan avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,498 ft (1,371 m)
Area2,156.4 sq mi (5,585.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates39.0287°N, 70.3745°W
TimezoneAsia/Dushanbe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"
32% below Tajikistan avg
Snowfall 10.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.25"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 19, 2011 16 km NNE of Aydarken, Kyrgyzstan M6.1 147 km
May 3, 2017 29 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan M6.0 106 km
Jan 8, 2007 23 km WSW of Vorukh, Tajikistan M6.0 86 km
Mar 22, 2023 46 km NNW of Novobod, Tajikistan M5.8 57 km
Jul 6, 2006 29 km ESE of Karakenja, Tajikistan M5.8 127 km
May 5, 2017 28 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan M5.8 103 km
Apr 13, 2025 42 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan M5.8 42 km
Mar 29, 2018 11 km SE of Roghun, Tajikistan M5.7 49 km
Jul 10, 2021 20 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan M5.7 21 km
May 12, 2012 44 km SE of Darband, Tajikistan M5.7 46 km
Jan 24, 2020 7 km S of Karakenja, Tajikistan M5.5 99 km
Nov 3, 1990 24 km SSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan M5.4 91 km
Jan 2, 2010 84 km N of Khorugh, Tajikistan M5.4 129 km
Jul 4, 2020 47 km E of Rasht, Tajikistan M5.4 47 km
Jun 10, 1994 56 km SSE of Rasht, Tajikistan M5.4 57 km
Nov 8, 1992 0 km SW of Roghun, Tajikistan M5.3 52 km
Jan 9, 2002 12 km SSE of Roghun, Tajikistan M5.3 57 km
Feb 20, 1995 35 km WSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan M5.3 66 km
Oct 2, 2023 52 km SSE of Karakenja, Tajikistan M5.3 118 km
May 20, 2015 32 km SE of Darband, Tajikistan M5.2 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.2 in
March 33°F (0°C) 3.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
August 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
September 58°F (15°C) 0.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in

Rasht has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 21°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Rasht

Institution Type Founded Website
Донишкадаи давлатии омӯзгории Тоҷикистон дар Рашт University - ,

Farmers Markets in Rasht

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bazaar (mini)
Navobod Central Bazaar

Hotels in Rasht

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sohili Surkhob Hotel

Restaurants in Rasht

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Istanbul

Cafes in Rasht

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sohili Surkhob

Bus Stations in Rasht

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TJ #1216065492
TJ #7071571287

Gas Stations in Rasht

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TJ #12132023666
TJ #12132023668
TJ #3484423477
Сияриён
Фирдавс

Airports Near Rasht

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Khovaling Airport-Medium Airport
Darwaz AirportDAZSmall Airport
Garm Airport-Small Airport

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Waterfalls
1
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Dushanbe
Elevation
1,378 m (4,521 ft)
Postal Code
735500

🇹🇯 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 Rasht

What is the population of Rasht?

Rasht has a population of 10,771 residents and is located in Tajikistan. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 2,156.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rasht?

Rasht has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.8 inches, with 10.2 inches of snow.

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