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Weather & Climate in Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dushanbe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,516 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,516 ft (767 m) |
| Area | 116.7 sq mi (302.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,820/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5358°N, 68.7791°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dushanbe |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
320 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Mar 22, 2023 | 46 km NNW of Novobod, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 135 km | 12 km |
| May 12, 2012 | 44 km SE of Darband, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2018 | 11 km SE of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Jul 29, 2006 | 5 km NE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 143 km | 34 km |
| Apr 18, 1991 | 14 km ESE of Boshchorbogh, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jul 5, 1990 | 18 km NW of Farkhor, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 113 km | 31 km |
| Jun 22, 2007 | 12 km NNW of Im?m ???ib, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 138 km | 31 km |
| Nov 8, 1992 | 0 km SW of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 98 km | 64 km |
| Jan 9, 2002 | 12 km SSE of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Aug 3, 2010 | 28 km ENE of Norak, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 75 km | 24 km |
| Nov 10, 2013 | 9 km SE of Boshkengash, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 17 km | 23 km |
| May 20, 2015 | 32 km SE of Darband, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 124 km | 15 km |
| Dec 17, 1992 | 18 km SE of Orzu, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 125 km | 36 km |
| Oct 30, 2000 | 8 km NNW of Yang? Qal‘ah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 131 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 1994 | 20 km S of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.1 | 140 km | 29 km |
| Oct 7, 2010 | 15 km NNW of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.1 | 147 km | 4 km |
| Aug 8, 1993 | 41 km S of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.1 | 146 km | 16 km |
| Sep 3, 1998 | 14 km ENE of Norak, Tajikistan | M5.0 | 61 km | 33 km |
| May 10, 2009 | 18 km WSW of Denov, Uzbekistan | M5.0 | 101 km | 19 km |
| Oct 2, 1993 | 17 km WNW of Novobod, Tajikistan | M5.0 | 119 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in |
Dushanbe has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (0.0").