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Weather & Climate in Ishqoshim, Tajikistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ishqoshim has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 317 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 10.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,317 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,317 ft (2,535 m) |
| Area | 2,713.1 sq mi (7,026.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7248°N, 71.6133°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dushanbe |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4,589 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Mar 3, 2002 | 51 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M7.4 | 104 km | 226 km |
| Aug 9, 1993 | 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M7.0 | 77 km | 215 km |
| Jan 31, 1991 | 77 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.9 | 134 km | 142 km |
| Jul 14, 1991 | 53 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.7 | 62 km | 213 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 42 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 51 km | 212 km |
| Apr 5, 2004 | Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region | M6.6 | 57 km | 187 km |
| Jan 3, 2009 | 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 85 km | 205 km |
| May 30, 1998 | 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 140 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 1997 | 51 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.5 | 69 km | 196 km |
| Mar 21, 2023 | 40 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.5 | 64 km | 192 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 31 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.5 | 40 km | 228 km |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 94 km | 204 km |
| Jul 13, 1990 | 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 81 km | 217 km |
| Aug 9, 1993 | 48 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 87 km | 204 km |
| Feb 20, 1998 | 46 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 54 km | 236 km |
| Jun 30, 1994 | Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region | M6.3 | 62 km | 227 km |
| Sep 17, 2010 | 47 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 81 km | 220 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 114 km | 223 km |
| Jul 17, 2000 | 65 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 79 km | 141 km |
| May 12, 2000 | 66 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 120 km | 108 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in |
Ishqoshim has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 19°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.1") and September the driest (0.2").