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Weather & Climate in Sarikhosor, Tajikistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sarikhosor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.3 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,803 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,803 ft (1,464 m) |
| Area | 971.0 sq mi (2,514.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5385°N, 69.8308°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dushanbe |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
584 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jan 8, 2007 | 23 km WSW of Vorukh, Tajikistan | M6.0 | 147 km | 16 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 42 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 96 km | 8 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 46 km NNW of Novobod, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 94 km | 12 km |
| May 12, 2012 | 44 km SE of Darband, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2018 | 11 km SE of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 24 km | 5 km |
| Jul 10, 2021 | 20 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 76 km | 12 km |
| Dec 20, 1990 | 55 km E of Chubek, Tajikistan | M5.6 | 112 km | 8 km |
| Jun 10, 1994 | 56 km SSE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Nov 3, 1990 | 24 km SSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 149 km | 51 km |
| Jul 5, 1990 | 18 km NW of Farkhor, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 117 km | 31 km |
| Jul 4, 2020 | 47 km E of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2010 | 84 km N of Khorugh, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 146 km | 47 km |
| Jan 9, 2002 | 12 km SSE of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 16 km | 33 km |
| Nov 8, 1992 | 0 km SW of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 27 km | 64 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | 35 km WSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 132 km | 26 km |
| May 20, 2015 | 32 km SE of Darband, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 34 km | 15 km |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 40 km ESE of Chubek, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 120 km | 9 km |
| Dec 17, 1992 | 18 km SE of Orzu, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 147 km | 36 km |
| Apr 26, 1991 | 53 km WSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 112 km | 45 km |
| Aug 3, 2010 | 28 km ENE of Norak, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 19 km | 24 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in |
Sarikhosor has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (0.2").