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Weather & Climate in Garabogaz, Turkmenistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Garabogaz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°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 4.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of -72 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -72 ft (-22 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,850/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5401°N, 52.5734°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ashgabat |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
68 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jan 14, 2014 | 29 km NNW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M5.2 | 142 km | 49 km |
| Mar 22, 2015 | 80 km WNW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M5.1 | 147 km | 32 km |
| Aug 16, 2023 | 31 km NNE of Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan | M5.1 | 149 km | 51 km |
| Jan 1, 2010 | 117 km NW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M5.0 | 106 km | 46 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 29 km N of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M5.0 | 145 km | 52 km |
| Jan 6, 2020 | 46 km NNE of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M4.9 | 131 km | 39 km |
| Mar 8, 2000 | 114 km NW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M4.7 | 108 km | 50 km |
| Jun 5, 2019 | 120 km NW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M4.7 | 102 km | 39 km |
| Sep 2, 2011 | 66 km NNW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M4.7 | 111 km | 50 km |
| Jul 1, 2001 | 115 km WNW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M4.7 | 140 km | 53 km |
| Jul 22, 1991 | 106 km NW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M4.7 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2008 | 104 km NW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M4.7 | 108 km | 44 km |
| Dec 10, 1991 | 134 km NW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M4.7 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 2009 | 114 km WNW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M4.6 | 141 km | 60 km |
| Jan 17, 2015 | 66 km NNW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M4.6 | 106 km | 47 km |
| Jul 15, 1999 | 98 km NW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M4.6 | 121 km | 54 km |
| Mar 21, 2019 | 125 km NW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M4.6 | 107 km | 49 km |
| Jun 25, 2003 | 130 km NW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M4.6 | 88 km | 38 km |
| Feb 26, 2020 | 106 km NNE of Pirallah?, Azerbaijan | M4.6 | 142 km | 68 km |
| Jan 11, 2017 | 106 km NW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M4.6 | 111 km | 34 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in |
Garabogaz has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in February to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 4.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.7") and July the driest (0.1").