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Weather & Climate in Qalaikhumb, Tajikistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qalaikhumb has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 289 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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,127 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,127 ft (1,258 m) |
| Area | 3,024.2 sq mi (7,832.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4537°N, 70.7890°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dushanbe |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
936 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| May 3, 2017 | 29 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M6.0 | 129 km | 11 km |
| Dec 4, 1992 | 67 km ENE of Khorugh, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 142 km | 120 km |
| May 5, 2017 | 28 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 42 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 50 km | 8 km |
| Jul 6, 2006 | 29 km ESE of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 117 km | 7 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 46 km NNW of Novobod, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 129 km | 12 km |
| Jul 10, 2021 | 20 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 55 km | 12 km |
| Mar 29, 2018 | 11 km SE of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 76 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2012 | 44 km SE of Darband, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 1990 | 55 km E of Chubek, Tajikistan | M5.6 | 102 km | 8 km |
| Jun 16, 2020 | 68 km ENE of Khorugh, Tajikistan | M5.6 | 142 km | 127 km |
| Jul 19, 2012 | 31 km SSW of Khorugh, Tajikistan | M5.6 | 144 km | 98 km |
| Mar 18, 2016 | 96 km NE of Khorugh, Tajikistan | M5.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 7 km S of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 1992 | 66 km ENE of Khorugh, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 142 km | 128 km |
| Sep 2, 2001 | 72 km SE of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Nov 3, 1990 | 24 km SSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 85 km | 51 km |
| Jan 2, 2010 | 84 km N of Khorugh, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 64 km | 47 km |
| Jul 4, 2020 | 47 km E of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 1994 | 56 km SSE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 18 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in |
Qalaikhumb has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 21°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (0.3").