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Weather & Climate in Gowurdak, Turkmenistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gowurdak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 322 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 7.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,411 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
89°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,622/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8124°N, 66.0466°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ashgabat |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 1, 1994 | Central Afghanistan | M6.1 | 141 km | 19 km |
| Apr 20, 2000 | 17 km E of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan | M5.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2022 | 24 km SW of Boysun, Uzbekistan | M5.3 | 87 km | 30 km |
| Jan 18, 2001 | 7 km ESE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan | M5.3 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 2001 | 15 km S of Qarch? Gak, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Dec 25, 1999 | 12 km ENE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan | M5.0 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2001 | Central Afghanistan | M5.0 | 141 km | 15 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 18 km NE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan | M5.0 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 39 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M5.0 | 40 km | 28 km |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 24 km NNE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan | M4.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | 40 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M4.8 | 41 km | 33 km |
| Nov 15, 1991 | 50 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M4.6 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 2014 | 32 km SSE of Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan | M4.5 | 137 km | 45 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | 46 km ENE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M4.5 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2000 | 15 km SE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan | M4.4 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2000 | 11 km E of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan | M4.4 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 2025 | 30 km SSW of Qarqīn, Afghanistan | M4.4 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2000 | 24 km SE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan | M4.4 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 1993 | 46 km SSE of Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan | M4.4 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2004 | 48 km E of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan | M4.3 | 48 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 89°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in |
Gowurdak has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 40°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and August the driest (0.0").