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Weather & Climate in Darband, Tajikistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Darband experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 285 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 27.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,114 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,114 ft (1,254 m) |
| Area | 248.6 sq mi (643.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8678°N, 69.9664°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dushanbe |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
518 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| May 3, 2017 | 29 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M6.0 | 145 km | 11 km |
| Jan 8, 2007 | 23 km WSW of Vorukh, Tajikistan | M6.0 | 108 km | 16 km |
| May 5, 2017 | 28 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 46 km NNW of Novobod, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 58 km | 12 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 42 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 75 km | 8 km |
| May 12, 2012 | 44 km SE of Darband, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2021 | 20 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 52 km | 12 km |
| Mar 29, 2018 | 11 km SE of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 17 km | 5 km |
| Dec 20, 1990 | 55 km E of Chubek, Tajikistan | M5.6 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 7 km S of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 1990 | 24 km SSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 128 km | 51 km |
| Jul 4, 2020 | 47 km E of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2010 | 84 km N of Khorugh, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 148 km | 47 km |
| Jun 10, 1994 | 56 km SSE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Nov 8, 1992 | 0 km SW of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 13 km | 64 km |
| Jan 9, 2002 | 12 km SSE of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 22 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | 35 km WSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 105 km | 26 km |
| Nov 10, 2013 | 9 km SE of Boshkengash, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 107 km | 23 km |
| May 20, 2015 | 32 km SE of Darband, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 32 km | 15 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 14 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 46 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in |
Darband has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (0.4").