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Weather & Climate in Khorugh, Tajikistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Khorugh has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 314 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 12.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,854 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 39.0°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,854 ft (2,089 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4904°N, 71.5534°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dushanbe |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4,036 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 | 145 km | 226 km |
| Aug 9, 1993 | 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M7.0 | 138 km | 215 km |
| Jul 14, 1991 | 53 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.7 | 134 km | 213 km |
| Apr 5, 2004 | Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region | M6.6 | 118 km | 187 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 42 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 119 km | 212 km |
| May 30, 1998 | 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jan 3, 2009 | 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 139 km | 205 km |
| May 13, 1997 | 51 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.5 | 132 km | 196 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 31 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.5 | 111 km | 228 km |
| Mar 21, 2023 | 40 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.5 | 121 km | 192 km |
| Jul 13, 1990 | 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 138 km | 217 km |
| Feb 20, 1998 | 46 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 120 km | 236 km |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 139 km | 204 km |
| Aug 9, 1993 | 48 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.4 | 139 km | 204 km |
| Jun 30, 1994 | Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region | M6.3 | 135 km | 227 km |
| Feb 5, 1990 | 42 km ENE of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 56 km | 110 km |
| Jul 17, 2000 | 65 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 146 km | 141 km |
| Sep 18, 1993 | 29 km S of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 119 km | 113 km |
| Dec 17, 1997 | 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 141 km | 207 km |
| Sep 17, 2010 | 47 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 136 km | 220 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in |
Khorugh has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 16°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.2") and September the driest (0.1").