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Weather & Climate in Rasht, Tajikistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rasht has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,498 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,498 ft (1,371 m) |
| Area | 2,156.4 sq mi (5,585.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0287°N, 70.3745°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dushanbe |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
578 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jul 19, 2011 | 16 km NNE of Aydarken, Kyrgyzstan | M6.1 | 147 km | 20 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 29 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M6.0 | 106 km | 11 km |
| Jan 8, 2007 | 23 km WSW of Vorukh, Tajikistan | M6.0 | 86 km | 16 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 46 km NNW of Novobod, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 57 km | 12 km |
| Jul 6, 2006 | 29 km ESE of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 127 km | 7 km |
| May 5, 2017 | 28 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 42 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 42 km | 8 km |
| Mar 29, 2018 | 11 km SE of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Jul 10, 2021 | 20 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 21 km | 12 km |
| May 12, 2012 | 44 km SE of Darband, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 7 km S of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 1990 | 24 km SSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 91 km | 51 km |
| Jan 2, 2010 | 84 km N of Khorugh, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 129 km | 47 km |
| Jul 4, 2020 | 47 km E of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 1994 | 56 km SSE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 57 km | 33 km |
| Nov 8, 1992 | 0 km SW of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 52 km | 64 km |
| Jan 9, 2002 | 12 km SSE of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 57 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | 35 km WSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 66 km | 26 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 52 km SSE of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 118 km | 13 km |
| May 20, 2015 | 32 km SE of Darband, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 46 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in |
Rasht has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 21°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (0.4").