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Weather & Climate in Murghob, Tajikistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Murghob has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 326 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 5.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,834 feet.
Temperature
2°F Jan (-17°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 26.2°F |
| 51% below US avg | |
| January Average | 2°F (-17°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,834 ft (3,607 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1702°N, 73.9667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dushanbe |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
793 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Feb 23, 2023 | 65 km WSW of Murghob, Tajikistan | M6.9 | 66 km | 9 km |
| Jan 24, 2011 | 106 km WNW of Murghob, Tajikistan | M6.0 | 106 km | 110 km |
| Feb 12, 2021 | Tajikistan-Xinjiang border region | M5.9 | 37 km | 98 km |
| May 10, 1992 | 60 km ENE of Khand?d, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 142 km | 33 km |
| May 17, 1990 | 45 km NE of Murghob, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 45 km | 114 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | 110 km W of Murghob, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 110 km | 115 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 112 km SSW of Kashgar, China | M5.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1992 | 109 km SSE of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan | M5.6 | 126 km | 41 km |
| Mar 18, 2016 | 96 km NE of Khorugh, Tajikistan | M5.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2000 | 80 km W of Murghob, Tajikistan | M5.6 | 80 km | 141 km |
| Aug 6, 2006 | 111 km SE of Murghob, Tajikistan | M5.6 | 112 km | 11 km |
| Apr 14, 2002 | 63 km NW of Murghob, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 63 km | 118 km |
| May 30, 2015 | 88 km WNW of Murghob, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 88 km | 97 km |
| May 10, 2017 | 131 km ESE of Murghob, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Sep 7, 2010 | 135 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan | M5.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1994 | 46 km N of Murghob, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 1999 | 98 km W of Murghob, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Dec 23, 1995 | 59 km WSW of Murghob, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Mar 21, 2004 | 70 km NW of Murghob, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 71 km | 109 km |
| Jun 27, 2016 | 113 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan | M5.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| December | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.3 in |
Murghob has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 2°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.8") and November the driest (0.2").