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Weather & Climate in Taşkent, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taşkent experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 287 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 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,059 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,059 ft (1,542 m) |
| Area | 229.9 sq mi (595.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9243°N, 32.4913°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
219 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| May 3, 2003 | 13 km NE of Manavgat, Turkey | M5.5 | 85 km | 135 km |
| Dec 5, 1991 | 47 km SSW of Mahmutlar, Turkey | M5.2 | 107 km | 115 km |
| Mar 11, 1991 | 14 km NW of Serik, Turkey | M5.2 | 134 km | 113 km |
| Jan 5, 2022 | 67 km SSW of Okurcalar, Turkey | M5.1 | 138 km | 43 km |
| Sep 11, 2009 | 8 km NNW of Konya, Turkey | M4.9 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2009 | 9 km N of Konya, Turkey | M4.9 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Dec 8, 2013 | 21 km SW of Side, Turkey | M4.9 | 116 km | 89 km |
| Aug 1, 2023 | 28 km NNE of Konya, Turkey | M4.8 | 130 km | 12 km |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 17 km NE of Akseki, Turkey | M4.8 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2020 | 4 km WNW of Derebucak, Turkey | M4.7 | 106 km | 13 km |
| Apr 23, 1999 | 69 km SE of Tekirova, Turkey | M4.6 | 147 km | 66 km |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 10 km SW of Alanya, Turkey | M4.5 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 1997 | 14 km S of Side, Turkey | M4.5 | 101 km | 124 km |
| Mar 26, 1992 | 17 km S of Sütçüler, Turkey | M4.5 | 141 km | 19 km |
| Mar 22, 2016 | 77 km SW of Gazipa?a, Turkey | M4.5 | 146 km | 63 km |
| Jan 31, 2022 | 12 km SE of Derbent, Turkey | M4.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 32 km NW of Karapınar, Turkey | M4.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2014 | 55 km SSW of Gazipa?a, Turkey | M4.5 | 130 km | 71 km |
| Nov 7, 2009 | 49 km WSW of Gazipa?a, Turkey | M4.5 | 112 km | 83 km |
| Jul 8, 2002 | 24 km NNE of Muratpa?a, Turkey | M4.5 | 147 km | 124 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karapinar Field (128 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karapinar Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
Taşkent has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 26°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.4").