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Weather & Climate in Vanj, Tajikistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vanj has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,837 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 32.5°F |
| 40% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,837 ft (1,779 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 294/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3708°N, 71.4547°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dushanbe |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,635 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Feb 5, 1990 | 42 km ENE of Jurm, Afghanistan | M6.3 | 148 km | 110 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 29 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M6.0 | 125 km | 11 km |
| Jan 24, 2011 | 106 km WNW of Murghob, Tajikistan | M6.0 | 117 km | 110 km |
| Dec 4, 1992 | 67 km ENE of Khorugh, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 90 km | 120 km |
| May 5, 2017 | 28 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2006 | 29 km ESE of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 90 km | 7 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 42 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 80 km | 8 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | 110 km W of Murghob, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 113 km | 115 km |
| Jul 10, 2021 | 20 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 98 km | 12 km |
| May 12, 2012 | 44 km SE of Darband, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2018 | 11 km SE of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2012 | 31 km SSW of Khorugh, Tajikistan | M5.6 | 125 km | 98 km |
| Dec 20, 1990 | 55 km E of Chubek, Tajikistan | M5.6 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Nov 23, 1992 | 109 km SSE of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan | M5.6 | 106 km | 41 km |
| Mar 18, 2016 | 96 km NE of Khorugh, Tajikistan | M5.6 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2000 | 80 km W of Murghob, Tajikistan | M5.6 | 141 km | 141 km |
| Jun 16, 2020 | 68 km ENE of Khorugh, Tajikistan | M5.6 | 89 km | 127 km |
| Dec 6, 1992 | 66 km ENE of Khorugh, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 89 km | 128 km |
| Sep 2, 2001 | 72 km SE of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 7 km S of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 40°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.7 in |
Vanj has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 11°F in February to 55°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.6") and August the driest (0.5").