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Shahriston, Tajikistan

Sughd · Tajikistan

Shahriston is a small city in Sughd, Tajikistan with a population of 22,903. Elevation: 4,718 ft (1,438 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

22,903 Population 45/sq mi density
4,718 ft Elevation 1,438 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
16.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Dushanbe Timezone

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About Shahriston

Shahriston

Shahristan is a village and jamoat in north-west Tajikistan. It is located in Shahristan District in the central part of Sughd Region. It is the administrative center of Shahristan District. The jamoat has a total population of 22,903 (2015). It consists of 12 villages, including Shahristan, Buston, Chashmasor, Firdavsi, Istiqlol, Tursunzoda and Vahdat.

People

Population22,903
Density45/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain16.3 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation4,718 ft (1,438 m)
Population22,903
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation4,718 ft (1,438 m)
Coordinates39.7745°, 68.8093°
TimezoneAsia/Dushanbe
Country🇹🇯 Tajikistan
State / ProvinceSughd
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation16.3 inches (415 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.7 inches (9 cm)

About Shahriston

Shahriston is a small city in Tajikistan (Sughd) with a population of 22,903. The city sits at an elevation of 4,718 feet (1,438 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Dushanbe.

Climate in Shahriston

Shahriston 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 413 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 23.4
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 31.6
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 57.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 59.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 65.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 44.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 28.9
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 11.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 13.9
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 31.8
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 21.7
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 23.7
Shahriston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,718 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below Tajikistan avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,718 ft (1,438 m)
Area504.7 sq mi (1,307.2 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates39.7745°N, 68.8093°W
TimezoneAsia/Dushanbe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"
57% below Tajikistan avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.23"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

127 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 M6.0 128 km
Mar 22, 2023 46 km NNW of Novobod, Tajikistan M5.8 103 km
May 26, 2013 22 km N of Bulung’ur Shahri, Uzbekistan M5.7 129 km
Nov 8, 1992 0 km SW of Roghun, Tajikistan M5.3 143 km
May 24, 2013 11 km N of Bo‘ka, Uzbekistan M5.3 130 km
Jan 31, 2007 27 km W of Vorukh, Tajikistan M5.2 125 km
Oct 7, 2010 15 km NNW of Rasht, Tajikistan M5.1 144 km
Sep 29, 2017 36 km SSE of Jizzax, Uzbekistan M5.1 69 km
Mar 27, 2004 20 km ENE of Istaravshan, Tajikistan M5.0 41 km
Oct 2, 1993 17 km WNW of Novobod, Tajikistan M5.0 127 km
Dec 6, 2013 26 km SE of Buston, Tajikistan M5.0 100 km
Dec 26, 1993 11 km NW of Vahdat, Tajikistan M5.0 128 km
Oct 9, 2010 24 km NNW of Rasht, Tajikistan M4.9 139 km
Feb 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Roghun, Tajikistan M4.9 147 km
Mar 23, 2001 5 km NNW of Tursunzoda, Tajikistan M4.9 144 km
Mar 31, 2003 39 km SE of Panjakent, Tajikistan M4.8 89 km
Jul 21, 2015 13 km NNW of Roghun, Tajikistan M4.8 130 km
Feb 21, 2017 6 km WNW of Novobod, Tajikistan M4.7 137 km
Mar 22, 2012 21 km NNW of Obigarm, Tajikistan M4.7 120 km
Feb 3, 2000 41 km E of Suluktu, Kyrgyzstan M4.7 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.5 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in Wettest
May 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.3 in

Shahriston has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 28°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Shahriston

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
мактаби 20 ба номи С. Аллаёров
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Museums in Shahriston

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
History museum
History museum
Музей крепости
Музей крепости

Farmers Markets in Shahriston

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Вещевой рынок

Monuments in Shahriston

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Capitoline Wolf Monument

Gas Stations in Shahriston

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TJ #12836130901

Stadiums & Teams in Shahriston

TeamLeagueDivision
Центральный стадион

Airports Near Shahriston

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zomin AirportOMNMedium Airport
Ayni AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Shahriston

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Детская поликлиника
Поликлиника 1

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Dushanbe

🇹🇯 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 Shahriston

What is the population of Shahriston?

Shahriston has a population of 22,903 residents and is located in Tajikistan. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 504.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shahriston?

Shahriston has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.3 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.

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