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Weather & Climate in Kŭlob, Tajikistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kŭlob enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,998 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,998 ft (609 m) |
| Area | 13.5 sq mi (35.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 15,892/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9146°N, 69.7845°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dushanbe |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
775 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| May 30, 1998 | 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Feb 4, 1998 | 23 km ESE of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 42 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 143 km | 8 km |
| May 12, 2012 | 44 km SE of Darband, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2018 | 11 km SE of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Jul 10, 2021 | 20 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 130 km | 12 km |
| Jul 29, 2006 | 5 km NE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 112 km | 34 km |
| Dec 20, 1990 | 55 km E of Chubek, Tajikistan | M5.6 | 59 km | 8 km |
| Apr 18, 1991 | 14 km ESE of Boshchorbogh, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 1994 | 56 km SSE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Jul 5, 1990 | 18 km NW of Farkhor, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 60 km | 31 km |
| Jul 29, 2006 | 10 km SSE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2007 | 12 km NNW of Im?m ???ib, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 104 km | 31 km |
| Nov 8, 1992 | 0 km SW of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 96 km | 64 km |
| Jan 9, 2002 | 12 km SSE of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Jan 26, 2016 | 19 km N of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 130 km | 307 km |
| Nov 10, 2013 | 9 km SE of Boshkengash, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 96 km | 23 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 14 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2010 | 28 km ENE of Norak, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 61 km | 24 km |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 40 km ESE of Chubek, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 56 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in |
Kŭlob has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 37°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (0.0").