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Weather & Climate in Bŭstonqal’a, Tajikistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bŭstonqal’a enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 314 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 12.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,450 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,450 ft (442 m) |
| Area | 481.3 sq mi (1,246.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8478°N, 68.8313°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dushanbe |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
519 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| May 30, 1998 | 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Feb 4, 1998 | 23 km ESE of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Mar 29, 2018 | 11 km SE of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jul 29, 2006 | 5 km NE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 66 km | 34 km |
| Dec 20, 1990 | 55 km E of Chubek, Tajikistan | M5.6 | 135 km | 8 km |
| Apr 18, 1991 | 14 km ESE of Boshchorbogh, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Jul 5, 1990 | 18 km NW of Farkhor, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 46 km | 31 km |
| Jul 29, 2006 | 10 km SSE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2007 | 12 km NNW of Im?m ???ib, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 62 km | 31 km |
| Nov 8, 1992 | 0 km SW of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 137 km | 64 km |
| Jan 9, 2002 | 12 km SSE of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jan 9, 2017 | 42 km SSE of Shahritus, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 114 km | 26 km |
| Dec 17, 1992 | 18 km SE of Orzu, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 48 km | 36 km |
| Aug 3, 2010 | 28 km ENE of Norak, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 97 km | 24 km |
| May 20, 2015 | 32 km SE of Darband, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 40 km ESE of Chubek, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Nov 10, 2013 | 9 km SE of Boshkengash, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 63 km | 23 km |
| Jan 1, 2000 | 29 km SSE of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 147 km | 54 km |
| Oct 30, 2000 | 8 km NNW of Yang? Qal‘ah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 1994 | 24 km SW of Kunduz, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 142 km | 27 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in |
Bŭstonqal’a has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 39°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.0").