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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").