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Weather & Climate in Garaköl, Turkmenistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Garaköl enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 320 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 8.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 932 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
89°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 517/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8476°N, 62.4773°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ashgabat |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| May 10, 2018 | 14 km S of Sarakhs, Iran | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2023 | 49 km NE of Sarakhs, Iran | M4.5 | 77 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 1.3 in |
Garaköl has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 38°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.0").