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Weather & Climate in Shahritus, Tajikistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shahritus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 323 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 7.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,204 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
| Area | 76.3 sq mi (197.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 171/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2621°N, 68.1385°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dushanbe |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
386 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 1, 1994 | Central Afghanistan | M6.1 | 95 km | 19 km |
| Jul 29, 2006 | 5 km NE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 61 km | 34 km |
| Apr 18, 1991 | 14 km ESE of Boshchorbogh, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 25 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 2006 | 10 km SSE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1990 | 18 km NW of Farkhor, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 104 km | 31 km |
| Jan 2, 2001 | 12 km NNW of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 148 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2022 | 24 km SW of Boysun, Uzbekistan | M5.3 | 135 km | 30 km |
| Jun 22, 2007 | 12 km NNW of Im?m ???ib, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 68 km | 31 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 26 km NNE of Baghl?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 121 km | 52 km |
| Sep 25, 2012 | 24 km NNE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 145 km | 30 km |
| Jan 9, 2017 | 42 km SSE of Shahritus, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 43 km | 26 km |
| Dec 17, 1992 | 18 km SE of Orzu, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 73 km | 36 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 15 km NNW of Nahr?n, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Nov 10, 2013 | 9 km SE of Boshkengash, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 144 km | 23 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 35 km NNW of Baghl?n, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 100 km | 61 km |
| Oct 30, 2000 | 8 km NNW of Yang? Qal‘ah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 1994 | 24 km SW of Kunduz, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 89 km | 27 km |
| Apr 17, 2001 | 15 km S of Qarch? Gak, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 128 km | 33 km |
| May 10, 2009 | 18 km WSW of Denov, Uzbekistan | M5.0 | 115 km | 19 km |
| Jan 20, 1999 | 32 km SE of Shahritus, Tajikistan | M5.0 | 32 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8 in |
Shahritus has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 38°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.6") and August the driest (0.0").