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Weather & Climate in Orzu, Tajikistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Orzu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 317 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 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,362 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
87°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,362 ft (415 m) |
| Area | 522.2 sq mi (1,352.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5582°N, 68.8195°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dushanbe |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
628 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 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Feb 4, 1998 | 23 km ESE of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 2006 | 5 km NE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 34 km | 34 km |
| Dec 20, 1990 | 55 km E of Chubek, Tajikistan | M5.6 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Apr 18, 1991 | 14 km ESE of Boshchorbogh, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Jul 5, 1990 | 18 km NW of Farkhor, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 37 km | 31 km |
| Jul 29, 2006 | 10 km SSE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2007 | 12 km NNW of Im?m ???ib, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 30 km | 31 km |
| Aug 3, 2010 | 28 km ENE of Norak, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 123 km | 24 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 26 km NNE of Baghl?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 136 km | 52 km |
| Dec 17, 1992 | 18 km SE of Orzu, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 19 km | 36 km |
| Sep 25, 2012 | 24 km NNE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 147 km | 30 km |
| Jan 26, 2016 | 19 km N of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 129 km | 307 km |
| Nov 10, 2013 | 9 km SE of Boshkengash, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 95 km | 23 km |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 40 km ESE of Chubek, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 116 km | 9 km |
| Jan 9, 2017 | 42 km SSE of Shahritus, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 85 km | 26 km |
| Oct 30, 2000 | 8 km NNW of Yang? Qal‘ah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 1998 | 31 km ENE of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 35 km NNW of Baghl?n, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 126 km | 61 km |
| Jan 1, 2000 | 29 km SSE of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 126 km | 54 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in |
Orzu has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 38°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (0.0").