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Weather & Climate in Farkhor, Tajikistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Farkhor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 307 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 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,457 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,457 ft (444 m) |
| Area | 669.5 sq mi (1,733.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4922°N, 69.4036°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dushanbe |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,174 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Mar 3, 2002 | 51 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M7.4 | 146 km | 226 km |
| May 30, 1998 | 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 147 km | 223 km |
| Mar 3, 2002 | 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 150 km | 209 km |
| Feb 4, 1998 | 23 km ESE of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 44 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 149 km | 205 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 29 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 134 km | 228 km |
| Aug 8, 2019 | 18 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 122 km | 226 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 52 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 148 km | 272 km |
| Mar 29, 2018 | 11 km SE of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 145 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2012 | 44 km SE of Darband, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Dec 25, 1995 | 34 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 137 km | 228 km |
| Jul 29, 2006 | 5 km NE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 57 km | 34 km |
| Dec 20, 1990 | 55 km E of Chubek, Tajikistan | M5.6 | 83 km | 8 km |
| Oct 21, 1994 | 24 km SSW of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 125 km | 47 km |
| Apr 18, 1991 | 14 km ESE of Boshchorbogh, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 2006 | 10 km SSE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1990 | 18 km NW of Farkhor, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 18 km | 31 km |
| Jun 22, 2007 | 12 km NNW of Im?m ???ib, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 49 km | 31 km |
| Jan 9, 2002 | 12 km SSE of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 138 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in |
Farkhor has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 38°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.0").