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Vakhsh, Tajikistan

Full City Profile

15,215 Population 30/sq mi density
1,414 ft Elevation 431 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Vakhsh 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 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,414 ft (431 m)
Area514.6 sq mi (1,332.7 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates37.7149°N, 68.8346°W
TimezoneAsia/Dushanbe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.7"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 30, 1998 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan M6.6 131 km
Feb 4, 1998 23 km ESE of Rust?q, Afghanistan M5.9 132 km
Mar 29, 2018 11 km SE of Roghun, Tajikistan M5.7 150 km
Dec 20, 1990 55 km E of Chubek, Tajikistan M5.6 133 km
Jul 29, 2006 5 km NE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan M5.6 51 km
Apr 18, 1991 14 km ESE of Boshchorbogh, Tajikistan M5.5 57 km
Jul 5, 1990 18 km NW of Farkhor, Tajikistan M5.4 38 km
Jul 29, 2006 10 km SSE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan M5.4 65 km
Nov 8, 1992 0 km SW of Roghun, Tajikistan M5.3 149 km
Jan 9, 2002 12 km SSE of Roghun, Tajikistan M5.3 142 km
Jun 22, 2007 12 km NNW of Im?m ???ib, Afghanistan M5.3 47 km
Nov 10, 2013 9 km SE of Boshkengash, Tajikistan M5.2 77 km
Dec 17, 1992 18 km SE of Orzu, Tajikistan M5.2 34 km
Aug 15, 2021 40 km ESE of Chubek, Tajikistan M5.2 117 km
Jan 26, 2016 19 km N of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.2 141 km
Jan 9, 2017 42 km SSE of Shahritus, Tajikistan M5.2 101 km
Aug 3, 2010 28 km ENE of Norak, Tajikistan M5.2 108 km
Oct 25, 1998 35 km NNW of Baghl?n, Afghanistan M5.1 144 km
Oct 30, 2000 8 km NNW of Yang? Qal‘ah, Afghanistan M5.1 69 km
Jan 1, 2000 29 km SSE of Rust?q, Afghanistan M5.1 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in Wettest
April 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
May 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in
June 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in
July 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in
December 42°F (6°C) 1.4 in

Vakhsh has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 38°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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