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Weather & Climate in Birata, Turkmenistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Birata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 326 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 5.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 469 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
87°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,840/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4820°N, 62.1586°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ashgabat |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
46 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| May 25, 1994 | 29 km WNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M5.2 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Oct 27, 1991 | 35 km WNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M5.0 | 82 km | 39 km |
| Aug 11, 2021 | 46 km NNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2014 | 34 km WNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2019 | 39 km NNE of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 31 km NE of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.7 | 128 km | 25 km |
| Sep 15, 2012 | 31 km NNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 1990 | 26 km W of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.7 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 1999 | 51 km NNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.6 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 26 km NNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 42 km NW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.5 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2007 | 61 km NNE of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.4 | 134 km | 18 km |
| Sep 30, 1990 | 47 km NNW of Seydi, Turkmenistan | M4.4 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Feb 26, 1990 | 32 km NE of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.4 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 43 km NW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.4 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 29 km NW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.4 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 1990 | 29 km WNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.4 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 29 km WNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.4 | 88 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2004 | 20 km NNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.4 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Mar 27, 2002 | 45 km NNE of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.4 | 121 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6 in |
Birata has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 29°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.9") and August the driest (0.0").