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Weather & Climate in Takhta-Bazar, Turkmenistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Takhta-Bazar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 313 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 12.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,152 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,881/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9561°N, 62.9184°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ashgabat |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Nov 9, 1999 | 85 km NE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M5.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 45 km E of Qala i Naw, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 131 km | 11 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 49 km E of Qala i Naw, Afghanistan | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2023 | 49 km NE of Sarakhs, Iran | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1999 | 79 km NE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M4.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 46 km SE of Ghormach, Afghanistan | M4.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2005 | 46 km SW of Maymana, Afghanistan | M3.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in |
Takhta-Bazar has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 38°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.0").