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Weather & Climate in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Samarkand enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 307 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 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,306 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,306 ft (703 m) |
| Area | 41.7 sq mi (108.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 14,273/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6546°N, 66.9645°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Samarkand |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| May 26, 2013 | 22 km N of Bulung’ur Shahri, Uzbekistan | M5.7 | 45 km | 18 km |
| Jan 18, 2001 | 7 km ESE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan | M5.3 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2000 | 17 km E of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan | M5.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 2017 | 36 km SSE of Jizzax, Uzbekistan | M5.1 | 91 km | 14 km |
| Apr 5, 2016 | Uzbekistan-Tajikistan border region | M5.0 | 61 km | 24 km |
| Dec 25, 1999 | 12 km ENE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan | M5.0 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 18 km NE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan | M5.0 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Mar 31, 2003 | 39 km SE of Panjakent, Tajikistan | M4.8 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 24 km NNE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan | M4.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2010 | 10 km W of Panjakent, Tajikistan | M4.7 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2020 | 13 km NNW of Zomin Shaharchasi, Uzbekistan | M4.6 | 124 km | 36 km |
| Feb 2, 1995 | 21 km SSW of Panjakent, Tajikistan | M4.6 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 1993 | 13 km SSE of Panjakent, Tajikistan | M4.6 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Apr 22, 2000 | 9 km SE of Chelak, Uzbekistan | M4.6 | 23 km | 33 km |
| Apr 22, 1992 | 5 km ENE of Panjakent, Tajikistan | M4.6 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2016 | 31 km NE of Bulung’ur Shahri, Uzbekistan | M4.6 | 59 km | 16 km |
| Mar 12, 2023 | 34 km SSE of Urgut Shahri, Uzbekistan | M4.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1997 | 33 km NNW of Chelak, Uzbekistan | M4.5 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 2014 | 32 km SSE of Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan | M4.5 | 96 km | 45 km |
| Nov 25, 2000 | 19 km E of Kitob, Uzbekistan | M4.4 | 58 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in |
Samarkand has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.0").