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Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Full City Profile

595,200 Population 14,273/sq mi density
2,306 ft Elevation 703 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Samarkand enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,306 ft (703 m)
Area41.7 sq mi (108.0 km²)
Population Density14,273/sq mi
Coordinates39.6546°N, 66.9645°W
TimezoneAsia/Samarkand

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.1"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.07"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 16, 2023.

May 26, 2013 22 km N of Bulung’ur Shahri, Uzbekistan M5.7 45 km
Jan 18, 2001 7 km ESE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan M5.3 130 km
Apr 20, 2000 17 km E of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan M5.3 124 km
Sep 29, 2017 36 km SSE of Jizzax, Uzbekistan M5.1 91 km
Apr 5, 2016 Uzbekistan-Tajikistan border region M5.0 61 km
Dec 25, 1999 12 km ENE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan M5.0 120 km
Oct 31, 1999 18 km NE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan M5.0 114 km
Mar 31, 2003 39 km SE of Panjakent, Tajikistan M4.8 96 km
Apr 21, 2012 24 km NNE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan M4.8 107 km
Jan 11, 2010 10 km W of Panjakent, Tajikistan M4.7 49 km
Jan 12, 2020 13 km NNW of Zomin Shaharchasi, Uzbekistan M4.6 124 km
Feb 2, 1995 21 km SSW of Panjakent, Tajikistan M4.6 59 km
Jun 10, 1993 13 km SSE of Panjakent, Tajikistan M4.6 67 km
Apr 22, 2000 9 km SE of Chelak, Uzbekistan M4.6 23 km
Apr 22, 1992 5 km ENE of Panjakent, Tajikistan M4.6 63 km
Aug 8, 2016 31 km NE of Bulung’ur Shahri, Uzbekistan M4.6 59 km
Mar 12, 2023 34 km SSE of Urgut Shahri, Uzbekistan M4.5 69 km
Aug 29, 1997 33 km NNW of Chelak, Uzbekistan M4.5 65 km
Apr 29, 2014 32 km SSE of Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan M4.5 96 km
Nov 25, 2000 19 km E of Kitob, Uzbekistan M4.4 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in
July 80°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 1.2 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in

Samarkand has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.0").

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