Vanj, Tajikistan

Full City Profile

2,600 Population 290/sq mi density
5,837 ft Elevation 1,779 meters
33°F Avg Temperature 0°C
Vanj has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches. The area receives 16.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average32.5°F
40% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)

Geography

Elevation5,837 ft (1,779 m)
Area9.0 sq mi (23.2 km²)
Population Density290/sq mi
Coordinates38.3708°N, 71.4547°E
TimezoneAsia/Dushanbe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"
34% below US avg
Snowfall 16.6"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.62"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,635 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 26, 2025.

Feb 5, 1990 42 km ENE of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 148 km
May 3, 2017 29 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan M6.0 125 km
Jan 24, 2011 106 km WNW of Murghob, Tajikistan M6.0 117 km
Dec 4, 1992 67 km ENE of Khorugh, Tajikistan M5.8 90 km
May 5, 2017 28 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan M5.8 123 km
Jul 6, 2006 29 km ESE of Karakenja, Tajikistan M5.8 90 km
Apr 13, 2025 42 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan M5.8 80 km
Feb 25, 2005 110 km W of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.7 113 km
Jul 10, 2021 20 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan M5.7 98 km
May 12, 2012 44 km SE of Darband, Tajikistan M5.7 100 km
Mar 29, 2018 11 km SE of Roghun, Tajikistan M5.7 134 km
Jul 19, 2012 31 km SSW of Khorugh, Tajikistan M5.6 125 km
Dec 20, 1990 55 km E of Chubek, Tajikistan M5.6 129 km
Nov 23, 1992 109 km SSE of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan M5.6 106 km
Mar 18, 2016 96 km NE of Khorugh, Tajikistan M5.6 92 km
May 1, 2000 80 km W of Murghob, Tajikistan M5.6 141 km
Jun 16, 2020 68 km ENE of Khorugh, Tajikistan M5.6 89 km
Dec 6, 1992 66 km ENE of Khorugh, Tajikistan M5.5 89 km
Sep 2, 2001 72 km SE of Karakenja, Tajikistan M5.5 78 km
Jan 24, 2020 7 km S of Karakenja, Tajikistan M5.5 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 2.3 in
February 11°F (-12°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 18°F (-8°C) 3.6 in
April 31°F (-0°C) 3.6 in Wettest
May 40°F (5°C) 3.4 in
June 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
July 53°F (12°C) 1.0 in
August 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
September 48°F (9°C) 0.5 in
October 37°F (3°C) 1.8 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 1.9 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 2.7 in

Vanj has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 11°F in February to 55°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.6") and August the driest (0.5").

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