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Weather & Climate in Hazar, Turkmenistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hazar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 326 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 5.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of -46 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -46 ft (-14 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,928/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4063°N, 53.1283°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ashgabat |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
116 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 | 145 km | 30 km |
| Jul 1, 1994 | 43 km ENE of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M5.6 | 94 km | 41 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 104 km WSW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M5.5 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2001 | 57 km NW of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan | M5.4 | 83 km | 34 km |
| Jan 26, 2000 | 4 km W of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M5.3 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 2017 | 20 km ENE of Gumdag, Turkmenistan | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 1994 | 43 km ENE of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M5.2 | 93 km | 44 km |
| Jan 14, 2014 | 29 km NNW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M5.2 | 100 km | 49 km |
| Mar 22, 2015 | 80 km WNW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M5.1 | 132 km | 32 km |
| Aug 16, 2023 | 31 km NNE of Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan | M5.1 | 96 km | 51 km |
| Jul 19, 1996 | 42 km NW of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan | M5.0 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 2017 | 16 km NE of Gumdag, Turkmenistan | M5.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 29 km N of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M5.0 | 98 km | 52 km |
| Jan 7, 2018 | 58 km E of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M4.9 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2020 | 46 km NNE of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M4.9 | 114 km | 39 km |
| Aug 28, 2010 | 7 km S of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan | M4.9 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Dec 30, 2000 | 41 km ENE of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 53 km E of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M4.8 | 87 km | 53 km |
| Dec 4, 1996 | 20 km NNW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M4.8 | 90 km | 51 km |
| Sep 22, 1991 | 104 km WSW of Türkmenba?y, Turkmenistan | M4.8 | 114 km | 64 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 | - | - | 50 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in |
Hazar has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 5.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.1").