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Weather & Climate in Samarkandyk, Kyrgyzstan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Samarkandyk experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 314 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 12.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,609 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,609 ft (1,100 m) |
| Area | 3,135.9 sq mi (8,122.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9981°N, 70.5459°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bishkek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
435 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 | 74 km | 20 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 29 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M6.0 | 95 km | 11 km |
| Jan 8, 2007 | 23 km WSW of Vorukh, Tajikistan | M6.0 | 30 km | 16 km |
| May 5, 2017 | 28 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 46 km NNW of Novobod, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 88 km | 12 km |
| Jul 6, 2006 | 29 km ESE of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 42 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 125 km | 8 km |
| Jul 10, 2021 | 20 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 120 km | 12 km |
| Sep 5, 2002 | 29 km SE of Shohimardon, Uzbekistan | M5.5 | 127 km | 32 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 7 km S of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2020 | 47 km E of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 1990 | 24 km SSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 131 km | 51 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | 35 km WSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 105 km | 26 km |
| Nov 8, 1992 | 0 km SW of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 148 km | 64 km |
| Mar 22, 2024 | 30 km ENE of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 135 km | 3 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 14 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 27 km W of Vorukh, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2010 | 26 km ENE of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 132 km | 13 km |
| Apr 26, 1991 | 53 km WSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 120 km | 45 km |
| Feb 2, 2007 | 32 km SSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 135 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in |
Samarkandyk has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.4").