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Weather & Climate in Etrek, Turkmenistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Etrek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 319 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 9.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,192/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6611°N, 54.7665°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ashgabat |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
96 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Jan 10, 2005 | 31 km NNE of Gorg?n, Iran | M5.4 | 64 km | 32 km |
| Nov 19, 1999 | 55 km N of Gorg?n, Iran | M5.4 | 48 km | 32 km |
| Nov 26, 1999 | 29 km ENE of Qarn?b?d, Iran | M5.3 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Dec 9, 2013 | 71 km S of Bereket, Turkmenistan | M5.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 30 km E of Qarnābād, Iran | M5.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2011 | 25 km WNW of Shahrud, Iran | M5.0 | 126 km | 3 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 31 km N of Qarnābād, Iran | M5.0 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2000 | 15 km SSW of Gorg?n, Iran | M4.9 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Sep 9, 1992 | 22 km SSE of ?z?dshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 96 km | 48 km |
| Jul 23, 1994 | 66 km N of Gorg?n, Iran | M4.9 | 40 km | 31 km |
| Sep 16, 1997 | 31 km WNW of Gorg?n, Iran | M4.8 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 73 km S of Bereket, Turkmenistan | M4.8 | 120 km | 30 km |
| Jul 11, 1994 | 67 km WNW of ?q Q?yeh, Iran | M4.8 | 29 km | 29 km |
| Aug 18, 1990 | 70 km SE of Kal?leh, Iran | M4.8 | 141 km | 13 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 74 km ENE of Kal?leh, Iran | M4.8 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Nov 25, 1991 | 28 km SSE of Kal?leh, Iran | M4.7 | 96 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 71 km ENE of Kal?leh, Iran | M4.7 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 60 km N of Gorg?n, Iran | M4.7 | 43 km | 29 km |
| Sep 7, 2024 | 52 km S of Bereket, Turkmenistan | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1997 | 7 km E of Qarn?b?d, Iran | M4.7 | 95 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1890 | CASPIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 171 | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in |
Etrek has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.2").