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Weather & Climate in Istaravshan, Tajikistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Istaravshan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,212 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,212 ft (979 m) |
| Area | 347.5 sq mi (900.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 787/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9142°N, 69.0033°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dushanbe |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
118 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jan 8, 2007 | 23 km WSW of Vorukh, Tajikistan | M6.0 | 112 km | 16 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 46 km NNW of Novobod, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 96 km | 12 km |
| May 26, 2013 | 22 km N of Bulung’ur Shahri, Uzbekistan | M5.7 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Nov 8, 1992 | 0 km SW of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 146 km | 64 km |
| May 24, 2013 | 11 km N of Bo‘ka, Uzbekistan | M5.3 | 112 km | 19 km |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 27 km W of Vorukh, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 2017 | 36 km SSE of Jizzax, Uzbekistan | M5.1 | 86 km | 14 km |
| Oct 7, 2010 | 15 km NNW of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.1 | 139 km | 4 km |
| Oct 2, 1993 | 17 km WNW of Novobod, Tajikistan | M5.0 | 125 km | 14 km |
| Dec 6, 2013 | 26 km SE of Buston, Tajikistan | M5.0 | 80 km | 24 km |
| Dec 26, 1993 | 11 km NW of Vahdat, Tajikistan | M5.0 | 143 km | 19 km |
| Mar 27, 2004 | 20 km ENE of Istaravshan, Tajikistan | M5.0 | 20 km | 21 km |
| Feb 3, 2002 | 4 km ESE of Roghun, Tajikistan | M4.9 | 150 km | 44 km |
| Oct 9, 2010 | 24 km NNW of Rasht, Tajikistan | M4.9 | 132 km | 31 km |
| Mar 31, 2003 | 39 km SE of Panjakent, Tajikistan | M4.8 | 112 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 1995 | 13 km ENE of Vorukh, Tajikistan | M4.8 | 147 km | 34 km |
| Jul 21, 2015 | 13 km NNW of Roghun, Tajikistan | M4.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2000 | 41 km E of Suluktu, Kyrgyzstan | M4.7 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Feb 21, 2017 | 6 km WNW of Novobod, Tajikistan | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2010 | 10 km W of Panjakent, Tajikistan | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in |
Istaravshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.2").