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Weather & Climate in Zarxoq, Tajikistan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zarxoq enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 325 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 6.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,998 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,998 ft (609 m) |
| Area | 243.5 sq mi (630.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2667°N, 70.5660°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dushanbe |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
279 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 |
| Jan 8, 2007 | 23 km WSW of Vorukh, Tajikistan | M6.0 | 56 km | 16 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 29 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M6.0 | 114 km | 11 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 46 km NNW of Novobod, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 114 km | 12 km |
| May 5, 2017 | 28 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2002 | 29 km SE of Shohimardon, Uzbekistan | M5.5 | 135 km | 32 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 7 km S of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2020 | 47 km E of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | 35 km WSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.3 | 131 km | 26 km |
| May 24, 2013 | 11 km N of Bo‘ka, Uzbekistan | M5.3 | 138 km | 19 km |
| Aug 20, 2010 | 26 km ENE of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 150 km | 13 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 14 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 27 km W of Vorukh, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1991 | 53 km WSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.2 | 148 km | 45 km |
| Oct 7, 2010 | 15 km NNW of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.1 | 126 km | 4 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 29 km N of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2022 | 21 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 42 km E of Rasht, Tajikistan | M5.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2017 | 29 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan | M5.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1993 | 17 km WNW of Novobod, Tajikistan | M5.0 | 143 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 0.5 in |
Zarxoq has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.9") and August the driest (0.2").