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Weather & Climate in Vorukh, Tajikistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vorukh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 314 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 12.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,593 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,593 ft (1,400 m) |
| Area | 37.3 sq mi (96.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 103/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8513°N, 70.5801°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dushanbe |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
480 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jul 19, 2011 | 16 km NNE of Aydarken, Kyrgyzstan | M6.1 | 75 km | 20 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 29 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M6.0 | 84 km | 11 km |
| Jan 8, 2007 | 23 km WSW of Vorukh, Tajikistan | M6.0 | 24 km | 16 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 46 km NNW of Novobod, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 79 km | 12 km |
| May 5, 2017 | 28 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 42 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 108 km | 8 km |
| Jul 6, 2006 | 29 km ESE of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 135 km | 7 km |
| May 12, 2012 | 44 km SE of Darband, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2021 | 20 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 104 km | 12 km |
| Mar 29, 2018 | 11 km SE of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.7 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 7 km S of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2002 | 29 km SE of Shohimardon, Uzbekistan | M5.5 | 122 km | 32 km |
| Jun 10, 1994 | 56 km SSE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 2020 | 47 km E of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 1990 | 24 km SSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 117 km | 51 km |
| Nov 8, 1992 | 0 km SW of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 134 km | 64 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | 35 km WSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 89 km | 26 km |
| Jan 9, 2002 | 12 km SSE of Roghun, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 1991 | 53 km WSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 103 km | 45 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 14 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in |
Vorukh has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.4").