Shahritus, Tajikistan

Full City Profile

13,042 Population 171/sq mi density

1,204 ft Elevation 367 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Shahritus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)

Annual Average	62.7°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,204 ft (367 m)
Area	76.3 sq mi (197.5 km²)
Population Density	171/sq mi
Coordinates	37.2621°N, 68.1385°W
Timezone	Asia/Dushanbe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.0"

82% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 1.61"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

386 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 18, 2025.

May 1, 1994	Central Afghanistan	M6.1	95 km
Jul 29, 2006	5 km NE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan	M5.6	61 km
Apr 18, 1991	14 km ESE of Boshchorbogh, Tajikistan	M5.5	25 km
Jul 29, 2006	10 km SSE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan	M5.4	61 km
Jul 5, 1990	18 km NW of Farkhor, Tajikistan	M5.4	104 km
Jan 2, 2001	12 km NNW of Nahr?n, Afghanistan	M5.3	148 km
May 12, 2022	24 km SW of Boysun, Uzbekistan	M5.3	135 km
Jun 22, 2007	12 km NNW of Im?m ???ib, Afghanistan	M5.3	68 km
Jan 22, 2013	26 km NNE of Baghl?n, Afghanistan	M5.2	121 km
Sep 25, 2012	24 km NNE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan	M5.2	145 km
Jan 9, 2017	42 km SSE of Shahritus, Tajikistan	M5.2	43 km
Dec 17, 1992	18 km SE of Orzu, Tajikistan	M5.2	73 km
Aug 3, 1999	15 km NNW of Nahr?n, Afghanistan	M5.2	145 km
Nov 10, 2013	9 km SE of Boshkengash, Tajikistan	M5.2	144 km
Oct 25, 1998	35 km NNW of Baghl?n, Afghanistan	M5.1	100 km
Oct 30, 2000	8 km NNW of Yang? Qal‘ah, Afghanistan	M5.1	131 km
Mar 5, 1994	24 km SW of Kunduz, Afghanistan	M5.1	89 km
Apr 17, 2001	15 km S of Qarch? Gak, Afghanistan	M5.1	128 km
May 10, 2009	18 km WSW of Denov, Uzbekistan	M5.0	115 km
Jan 20, 1999	32 km SE of Shahritus, Tajikistan	M5.0	32 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	1.1 in	Coldest
February	42°F (5°C)	1.0 in
March	53°F (12°C)	1.6 in	Wettest
April	66°F (19°C)	1.3 in
May	75°F (24°C)	0.6 in
June	84°F (29°C)	0.0 in
July	86°F (30°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
August	83°F (29°C)	0.0 in	Driest
September	73°F (23°C)	0.0 in
October	61°F (16°C)	0.2 in
November	51°F (10°C)	0.4 in
December	42°F (5°C)	0.8 in

Shahritus has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 38°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.6") and August the driest (0.0").

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