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Weather & Climate in Istiqlol, Tajikistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Istiqlol experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,924 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,924 ft (1,196 m) |
| Area | 241.9 sq mi (626.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5702°N, 69.6418°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dushanbe |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
92 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 | 103 km | 16 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 46 km NNW of Novobod, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 134 km | 12 km |
| May 24, 2013 | 11 km N of Bo‘ka, Uzbekistan | M5.3 | 55 km | 19 km |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 27 km W of Vorukh, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2008 | 3 km SE of Batken, Kyrgyzstan | M5.0 | 118 km | 49 km |
| Mar 27, 2004 | 20 km ENE of Istaravshan, Tajikistan | M5.0 | 76 km | 21 km |
| Jan 5, 1992 | 5 km E of Pop, Uzbekistan | M5.0 | 133 km | 16 km |
| Dec 6, 2013 | 26 km SE of Buston, Tajikistan | M5.0 | 61 km | 24 km |
| Apr 16, 2016 | 17 km NW of Pop, Uzbekistan | M4.8 | 123 km | 38 km |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 18 km WSW of Saryaghash, Kazakhstan | M4.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 22 km ENE of Qo?qon, Uzbekistan | M4.8 | 129 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 1995 | 13 km ENE of Vorukh, Tajikistan | M4.8 | 120 km | 34 km |
| May 26, 1994 | 26 km E of Isfana, Kyrgyzstan | M4.7 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Feb 3, 2017 | 12 km N of Batken, Kyrgyzstan | M4.7 | 108 km | 22 km |
| Jul 29, 1999 | 25 km NW of Aydarken, Kyrgyzstan | M4.7 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Feb 3, 2000 | 41 km E of Suluktu, Kyrgyzstan | M4.7 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Aug 3, 1990 | 11 km SSE of Yaypan, Uzbekistan | M4.7 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Dec 12, 1992 | 14 km SSE of Buston, Tajikistan | M4.7 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 1999 | 14 km SSE of B?ston, Tajikistan | M4.6 | 28 km | 33 km |
| Aug 9, 1992 | 31 km ESE of Suluktu, Kyrgyzstan | M4.6 | 86 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in |
Istiqlol has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.2").