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Weather & Climate in Karakenja, Tajikistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karakenja has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,073 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 39.3°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,073 ft (2,156 m) |
| Area | 37.3 sq mi (96.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 78/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2359°N, 71.5241°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dushanbe |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
653 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jul 19, 2011 | 16 km NNE of Aydarken, Kyrgyzstan | M6.1 | 95 km | 20 km |
| Jan 8, 2007 | 23 km WSW of Vorukh, Tajikistan | M6.0 | 122 km | 16 km |
| Jan 24, 2011 | 106 km WNW of Murghob, Tajikistan | M6.0 | 143 km | 110 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 29 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M6.0 | 30 km | 11 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 46 km NNW of Novobod, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 42 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 71 km | 8 km |
| May 5, 2017 | 28 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2006 | 29 km ESE of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 30 km | 7 km |
| May 12, 2012 | 44 km SE of Darband, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2021 | 20 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 90 km | 12 km |
| Mar 29, 2018 | 11 km SE of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Nov 23, 1992 | 109 km SSE of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan | M5.6 | 118 km | 41 km |
| Sep 5, 2002 | 29 km SE of Shohimardon, Uzbekistan | M5.5 | 72 km | 32 km |
| Sep 2, 2001 | 72 km SE of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 7 km S of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 8 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 1994 | 56 km SSE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 2020 | 47 km E of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 1990 | 24 km SSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 24 km | 51 km |
| Jan 2, 2010 | 84 km N of Khorugh, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 110 km | 47 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | 35 km WSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 36 km | 26 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.6 in |
Karakenja has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 15°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and September the driest (0.4").