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Weather & Climate in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ashgabat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 318 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 9.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 719 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 295.4 sq mi (765.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,464/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9500°N, 58.3833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ashgabat |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
86 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Feb 4, 1997 | Turkmenistan-Iran border region | M6.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2000 | 35 km S of Baharly, Turkmenistan | M5.9 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2017 | 34 km NNW of Bojn?rd, Iran | M5.6 | 105 km | 8 km |
| Feb 4, 1997 | 10 km NNW of Bojn?rd, Iran | M5.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 25 km ENE of Kaka, Turkmenistan | M5.3 | 140 km | 24 km |
| Aug 4, 1998 | 15 km SSW of Bojn?rd, Iran | M5.3 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 1997 | 29 km NE of Bojn?rd, Iran | M5.2 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2000 | 15 km SSE of Baharly, Turkmenistan | M5.2 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 2010 | 45 km NW of Bojn?rd, Iran | M5.0 | 121 km | 15 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 39 km NW of Bojn?rd, Iran | M4.9 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Oct 21, 1994 | 46 km WSW of Baharly, Turkmenistan | M4.9 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Aug 30, 2015 | 26 km E of Esfar?yen, Iran | M4.9 | 105 km | 12 km |
| Feb 4, 1997 | 33 km N of Bojn?rd, Iran | M4.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2016 | 24 km NE of Bojn?rd, Iran | M4.8 | 82 km | 29 km |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 34 km N of Bojnūrd, Iran | M4.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2016 | 15 km ENE of Bojn?rd, Iran | M4.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2017 | 30 km N of Bojn?rd, Iran | M4.7 | 98 km | 19 km |
| Feb 29, 2008 | 16 km WNW of Baharly, Turkmenistan | M4.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 40 km NNE of Bojn?rd, Iran | M4.7 | 83 km | 8 km |
| Aug 21, 2004 | 40 km NE of Bojn?rd, Iran | M4.7 | 70 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in |
Ashgabat has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 37°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.6") and August the driest (0.1").