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Weather & Climate in Gumdag, Turkmenistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gumdag enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 325 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 6.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,469/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2061°N, 54.5906°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ashgabat |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
99 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Dec 6, 2000 | 37 km E of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan | M7.0 | 44 km | 30 km |
| Jun 10, 2001 | 57 km NW of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan | M5.4 | 95 km | 34 km |
| Feb 5, 2017 | 20 km ENE of Gumdag, Turkmenistan | M5.2 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 2013 | 71 km S of Bereket, Turkmenistan | M5.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2002 | 33 km ESE of Gumdag, Turkmenistan | M5.2 | 34 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 1996 | 42 km NW of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan | M5.0 | 81 km | 33 km |
| May 31, 2023 | 51 km ENE of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan | M5.0 | 59 km | 40 km |
| Feb 5, 2017 | 16 km NE of Gumdag, Turkmenistan | M5.0 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Dec 30, 2000 | 41 km ENE of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan | M4.9 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2018 | 58 km E of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2010 | 7 km S of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan | M4.9 | 33 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 73 km S of Bereket, Turkmenistan | M4.8 | 103 km | 30 km |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 53 km E of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M4.8 | 134 km | 53 km |
| Aug 12, 1999 | 46 km NNW of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan | M4.7 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2002 | Turkmenistan | M4.7 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Dec 6, 2000 | 33 km E of Gumdag, Turkmenistan | M4.7 | 33 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 2021 | 33 km E of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan | M4.7 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2024 | 52 km S of Bereket, Turkmenistan | M4.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2014 | 36 km NNW of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan | M4.7 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 23 km WNW of Serdar, Turkmenistan | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | CASPIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in |
Gumdag has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 37°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.9") and August the driest (0.1").