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Weather & Climate in Vakhsh, Tajikistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vakhsh 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 311 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 13.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,414 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,414 ft (431 m) |
| Area | 514.6 sq mi (1,332.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7149°N, 68.8346°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dushanbe |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
572 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| May 30, 1998 | 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M6.6 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Feb 4, 1998 | 23 km ESE of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M5.9 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Mar 29, 2018 | 11 km SE of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Dec 20, 1990 | 55 km E of Chubek, Tajikistan | M5.6 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Jul 29, 2006 | 5 km NE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan | M5.6 | 51 km | 34 km |
| Apr 18, 1991 | 14 km ESE of Boshchorbogh, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 57 km | 33 km |
| Jul 5, 1990 | 18 km NW of Farkhor, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 38 km | 31 km |
| Jul 29, 2006 | 10 km SSE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan | M5.4 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1992 | 0 km SW of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 149 km | 64 km |
| Jan 9, 2002 | 12 km SSE of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 2007 | 12 km NNW of Im?m ???ib, Afghanistan | M5.3 | 47 km | 31 km |
| Nov 10, 2013 | 9 km SE of Boshkengash, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 77 km | 23 km |
| Dec 17, 1992 | 18 km SE of Orzu, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 34 km | 36 km |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 40 km ESE of Chubek, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 117 km | 9 km |
| Jan 26, 2016 | 19 km N of Farkh?r, Afghanistan | M5.2 | 141 km | 307 km |
| Jan 9, 2017 | 42 km SSE of Shahritus, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 101 km | 26 km |
| Aug 3, 2010 | 28 km ENE of Norak, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 108 km | 24 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 35 km NNW of Baghl?n, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 144 km | 61 km |
| Oct 30, 2000 | 8 km NNW of Yang? Qal‘ah, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 2000 | 29 km SSE of Rust?q, Afghanistan | M5.1 | 136 km | 54 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in |
Vakhsh has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 38°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.0").