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Weather & Climate in Murgap, Turkmenistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Murgap enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 324 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 6.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 748 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,840/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4966°N, 61.9714°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ashgabat |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| May 10, 2018 | 14 km S of Sarakhs, Iran | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2023 | 49 km NE of Sarakhs, Iran | M4.5 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2022 | 33 km NNW of Tejen, Turkmenistan | M4.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in |
Murgap has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 38°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.0").