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Weather & Climate in Rŭshon, Tajikistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rŭshon 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 309 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 15.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,529 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 39.6°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,529 ft (1,990 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 449/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9449°N, 71.5575°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dushanbe |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,216 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 | 147 km | 9 km |
| Feb 5, 1990 | 42 km ENE of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 104 km | 110 km |
| May 9, 2018 | 36 km NW of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan | M6.2 | 107 km | 116 km |
| Jan 24, 2011 | 106 km WNW of Murghob, Tajikistan | M6.0 | 120 km | 110 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 42 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 124 km | 8 km |
| May 10, 1992 | 60 km ENE of Khand?d, Afghanistan | M5.8 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jul 6, 2006 | 29 km ESE of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 133 km | 7 km |
| Dec 4, 1992 | 67 km ENE of Khorugh, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 58 km | 120 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | 110 km W of Murghob, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 102 km | 115 km |
| May 12, 2012 | 44 km SE of Darband, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 1999 | 17 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M5.7 | 148 km | 189 km |
| Jul 10, 2021 | 20 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Dec 20, 1990 | 55 km E of Chubek, Tajikistan | M5.6 | 113 km | 8 km |
| May 1, 2000 | 80 km W of Murghob, Tajikistan | M5.6 | 133 km | 141 km |
| Mar 18, 2016 | 96 km NE of Khorugh, Tajikistan | M5.6 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2012 | 31 km SSW of Khorugh, Tajikistan | M5.6 | 79 km | 98 km |
| Jun 16, 2020 | 68 km ENE of Khorugh, Tajikistan | M5.6 | 58 km | 127 km |
| Nov 23, 1992 | 109 km SSE of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan | M5.6 | 120 km | 41 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 7 km S of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 20 km W of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan | M5.5 | 143 km | 191 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in |
Rŭshon has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 17°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.2").