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Weather & Climate in Altyn asyr, Turkmenistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Altyn asyr enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 324 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 6.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 610 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Area | 253.4 sq mi (656.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2816°N, 60.7043°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ashgabat |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Nov 27, 1992 | 25 km ENE of Kaka, Turkmenistan | M5.3 | 78 km | 24 km |
| Apr 5, 2017 | Turkmenistan-Iran border region | M4.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2018 | 14 km S of Sarakhs, Iran | M4.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2023 | 49 km NE of Sarakhs, Iran | M4.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 75 km SW of Sarakhs, Iran | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2022 | 54 km W of Sarakhs, Iran | M4.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2001 | 38 km NNE of Mashhad, Iran | M4.3 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Aug 9, 1997 | 67 km W of Sarakhs, Iran | M4.3 | 85 km | 43 km |
| Aug 23, 2014 | 13 km ENE of Chen?r?n, Iran | M4.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 25 km NE of Mashhad, Iran | M4.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2022 | 33 km NNW of Tejen, Turkmenistan | M4.1 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 79 km N of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M4.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2022 | 39 km SSW of Kaka, Turkmenistan | M4.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 27 km ENE of Kaka, Turkmenistan | M4.0 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | Northeastern Iran | M3.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2002 | 35 km SW of Kaka, Turkmenistan | M3.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2004 | 52 km ESE of Mashhad, Iran | M3.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in |
Altyn asyr has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 38°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.2") and July the driest (0.0").