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Weather & Climate in Farap, Turkmenistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Farap enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 327 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 5.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 627 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,801/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1704°N, 63.6117°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ashgabat |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 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 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 2005 | 28 km WSW of Bukhara, Uzbekistan | M5.1 | 72 km | 24 km |
| Oct 27, 1991 | 35 km WNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M5.0 | 124 km | 39 km |
| Mar 21, 2014 | 34 km WNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2012 | 31 km NNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 31 km NE of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.7 | 133 km | 25 km |
| Aug 25, 1990 | 26 km W of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.7 | 116 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 2019 | 39 km NNE of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 54 km SSW of Muborak, Uzbekistan | M4.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 26 km NNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 42 km NW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 1990 | 29 km WNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.4 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 29 km WNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.4 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 29 km NW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2004 | 20 km NNW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.4 | 127 km | 15 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 43 km NW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.4 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Feb 26, 1990 | 32 km NE of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.4 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Sep 30, 1990 | 47 km NNW of Seydi, Turkmenistan | M4.4 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Nov 19, 1997 | 26 km N of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.3 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 26 km NW of Gazli, Uzbekistan | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 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 | 38°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 0.7 in |
Farap has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 34°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.0") and August the driest (0.0").