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Weather & Climate in Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bukhara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 84°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 5.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 722 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Area | 15.2 sq mi (39.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 18,421/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7703°N, 64.4307°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Samarkand |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
54 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 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 2005 | 28 km WSW of Bukhara, Uzbekistan | M5.1 | 28 km | 24 km |
| Oct 27, 1991 | 35 km WNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M5.0 | 127 km | 39 km |
| Aug 11, 2021 | 46 km NNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2014 | 34 km WNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2015 | 70 km NNW of Shofirkon Shahri, Uzbekistan | M4.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2012 | 31 km NNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 1990 | 26 km W of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.7 | 117 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 2019 | 39 km NNE of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 31 km NE of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.7 | 93 km | 25 km |
| Jun 27, 1999 | 51 km NNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.6 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 54 km SSW of Muborak, Uzbekistan | M4.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 42 km NW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 26 km NNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 29 km WNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.4 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Aug 25, 1990 | 29 km WNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.4 | 121 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2004 | 20 km NNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.4 | 109 km | 15 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 29 km NW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 43 km NW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.4 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2007 | 61 km NNE of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.4 | 114 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in |
Bukhara has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 34°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.0").