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Weather & Climate in Roshtqal’a, Tajikistan

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Roshtqal’a has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 315 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 11.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,845 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average39.6°F
27% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,845 ft (2,696 m)
Area9.0 sq mi (23.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates37.2583°N, 71.8259°W
TimezoneAsia/Dushanbe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.6"
69% below US avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.10"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4,088 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.

Mar 3, 2002 51 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan M7.4 146 km 226 km
Aug 9, 1993 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M7.0 130 km 215 km
Jul 14, 1991 53 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.7 121 km 213 km
Apr 10, 2016 42 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.6 107 km 212 km
Jan 3, 2009 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.6 134 km 205 km
Apr 5, 2004 Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region M6.6 109 km 187 km
Nov 8, 1999 31 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.5 97 km 228 km
Mar 21, 2023 40 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.5 113 km 192 km
May 13, 1997 51 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.5 123 km 196 km
Aug 9, 1993 48 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 135 km 204 km
Jul 13, 1990 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 132 km 217 km
Feb 20, 1998 46 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.4 109 km 236 km
Jan 11, 2024 45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 138 km 204 km
Dec 17, 1997 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 135 km 207 km
Sep 17, 2010 47 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 130 km 220 km
Sep 18, 1993 29 km S of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.3 95 km 113 km
Jun 30, 1994 Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region M6.3 121 km 227 km
Feb 5, 1990 42 km ENE of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 56 km 110 km
Mar 25, 1990 56 km E of Khand?d, Afghanistan M6.3 102 km 33 km
Jul 17, 2000 65 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 135 km 141 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.3 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in Wettest
May 47°F (9°C) 1.6 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
August 62°F (16°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
September 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in
October 43°F (6°C) 0.7 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 0.7 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 1.0 in

Roshtqal’a has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 17°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (0.2").

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