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Climate - Uzbekistan


Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine

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Index


  • Introduction
  • Eastern cities - Tashkent, Fergana
  • Southern plain - Samarkand, Bukhara, Termez
  • Cold deserts - Nukus

Introduction



In Uzbekistan, the climate is arid continental in the vast steppe plains of the central-western part, while it's still continental but moderately rainy (and snowy in winter) in the east, where hills and mountains are found.
Winter is cold, especially in the north: the average temperature in January is around -5 °C in the northernmost areas (the Aral Sea and the northern part of the Kyzyl Kum Desert), while it's slightly above freezing (0 °C or 32 °F) in the central cities of the ancient Silk Road (Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara), and it goes up to 5 °C (41 °F) in the extreme south (see Termez). Summer is hot: the average temperature in July ranges from 27 °C (81 °F) in the north to 30 °C (86 °F) in the south. In the mountains, the temperature naturally decreases with altitude.
Uzbekistan is exposed to cold air masses from Siberia, especially in the north-west, but also in the center-south, where, however, they alternate with warmer air masses coming from the south. The clash of different air masses can cause strong winds, for instance, the warm wind blowing from the south-west, which can bring dust storms.
Precipitation is typical of desert and semi-desert climates in the west, while it's slightly higher, at a semi-arid steppe level, in the central-eastern part. In the mountains, precipitation increases, especially on the more exposed slopes. Summer is sunny, and it's the driest season across the country.

Eastern cities



As mentioned, in the east of Uzbekistan there are hills and mountains.

Tashkent

In the capital, Tashkent, located in the east of the country, at 400 meters (1,300 feet) above sea level, the average temperature ranges from 2.5 °C (37 °F) in January to 28 °C (82.5 °F) in July.
From the mountains located south of the city, a dry down-slope wind can blow throughout the year, able to raise the temperature by several degrees.
In winter, fog can form in stable periods.
In the last few decades, the winter temperature has increased by a few degrees, and also the summer temperature, though to a lesser extent, as happened in many countries of the former Soviet Union. During winter, however, snowfalls and cold waves are quite frequent, though usually less intense than in the past, for instance, in January 1969, the temperature reached -29 °C (-20 °F), while during the more recent cold waves, in January 2008, in February 2012 and February 2014, it reached -18 °C (0 °F).
In spring, from March to early May, clashes of air masses cause frequent winds, rain and sudden changes in temperature.
Summer, from June to August, is sunny and hot, with highs generally around 35/36 °C (95/97 °F) in July and August, but with peaks above 40 °C (104 °F). The highest record is 44.6 °C (112.3 °F) and was set in July 1997.
Here are the average temperatures of Tashkent.
Tashkent - Average temperatures (1991-2020)
MonthMin (°C)Max (°C)Mean (°C)Min (°F)Max (°F)Mean (°F)
January-272.6284536.6
February-194.4314940
March51610.5416150.8
April102216497260.8
May142921.2578370.2
June183426.1659379
July203628.2689882.7
August183526.7659580
September133021.4568670.5
October82215467259
November3148.6385747.5
December-183.8304738.8
Year8.82215.447.971.759.5

Precipitation, about 415 mm (16.5 in) per year, occurs mostly from November to May, while in summer, it almost never rains. Although precipitation is not abundant, Tashkent is the rainiest city in Uzbekistan. Here is the average precipitation.
Tashkent - Average precipitation
MonthMillimetersInchesDays
January5028
February5028
March803.19
April602.48
May301.25
June120.53
July40.21
August30.10
September30.10
October2513
November451.86
December552.28
Year41516.459

In Tashkent, and generally in Uzbekistan, the sun regularly shines in summer, while in winter, it is not seen very often, however, some sunny day can always occur. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.
Tashkent - Sunshine hours
MonthAverageTotal
January4115
February4.5125
March5.5165
April7215
May10305
June12360
July12.5385
August12365
September10300
October7.5225
November5150
December3.5105
Year7.72820

Fergana

In the easternmost part of the country, in Fergana, located in the valley of the same name, around 600 meters (2,000 feet) above sea level and surrounded by mountains, the climate is similar that of Tashkent, though more arid.
In January 1969, the temperature dropped to -26 °C (-15 °F), while in February 2014, it dropped to -21 °C (-6 °F).
In summer, the record of the last few decades is 41.4 °C (106.5 °F).
Here are the average temperatures.
Fergana - Average temperatures (1991-2020)
MonthMin (°C)Max (°C)Mean (°C)Min (°F)Max (°F)Mean (°F)
January-251.4284134.5
February083.9324639
March61610.8426151.4
April112317527362.5
May162922608371.7
June193426.2669279.2
July213528699682.4
August193426.8679480.2
September153022588571.7
October92115487159.1
November3137.8375546.1
December-162.3304336.1
Year9.521.215.349.170.159.5

In Fergana, precipitation is scarcer than in the capital: only 165 mm (6.5 in) per year. Here is the average precipitation.
Fergana - Average precipitation
MonthMillimetersInchesDays
January200.84
February150.64
March2515
April200.85
May200.85
June100.43
July50.22
August30.11
September20.11
October120.53
November200.84
December200.84
Year1656.641

Samarkand

Samarkand, the old city and cultural crossroads on the Silk Road, located at 700 meters (2,300 feet) above sea level, has also a climate similar to that of Tashkent, though a little less hot in summer because of the higher altitude.
In winter, the temperature dropped to -24 °C (-11 °F) in January 1969 and to -23 °C (-9.5 °F) in February 2014.
In summer, in 2021, the temperature reached 42 °C (107.5 °F) in early June and 43 °C (109.5 °F) in July.
Here are the average temperatures.
Samarkand - Average temperatures (1991-2020)
MonthMin (°C)Max (°C)Mean (°C)Min (°F)Max (°F)Mean (°F)
January-272.5284536.5
February-194.1304939.3
March4159.5395949
April92115.1487059.2
May132720.3568168.6
June173224.8639076.6
July193526.6659479.9
August173325.3639277.5
September132920.7558469.3
October72214.5457158.1
November2148.4365847.1
December-193.9304839.1
Year8.121.214.6546.770.258.5

Annual precipitation is around 355 mm (14 in), so it's slightly lower than in the capital, but it follows a similar pattern, with a maximum in winter and spring and virtually no rain in summer. Here is the average precipitation.
Samarkand - Average precipitation
MonthMillimetersInchesDays
January451.88
February401.69
March702.812
April652.611
May351.48
June50.23
July50.21
August001
September50.22
October2515
November301.29
December401.68
Year3551479

Samarkand

The eastern part of Uzbekistan is home to several mountain ranges, such as the Pamir-Alaj, where the highest mountain in the country is found, Khazret Sultan, 4,643 meters (15,233 feet) high. More to the north, in the region of Tashkent, there is another mountainous area (the western Tien-Shan), where we find the Ugam-Chatkal National Park, which has a diverse landscape, with lakes, forests, and canyons.

Southern plain



In southern Uzbekistan, we find a flat area, where, in comparison with the eastern cities, the climate is slightly milder in winter and hotter in summer. The rains are very poor.

Bukhara

Bukhara (or Buxoro) is located practically at sea level, in the south-western desert zone, and in fact, it receives only 150 mm (6 in) of rain per year. The temperature is not very different from that of the cities already mentioned, but it's a bit hotter in summer: the monthly average temperature ranges from 2.5 °C (36.5 °F) in January to 29.5 °C (85 °F) in July, when highs are normally about 37 °C (98.5 °F). Despite the low amount of precipitation, the city may experience some light snowfalls in winter.
In January 2008, the temperature dropped to -23.5 °C (-10.5 °F), while in July 2021 it reached 45.5 °C (114 °F).
Bukhara - Average temperatures (2000-2020)
MonthMin (°C)Max (°C)Mean (°C)Min (°F)Max (°F)Mean (°F)
January-262.2294336
February094.6324940.3
March51711.2426352.2
April112417.4517563.2
May163123.5618874.4
June203628689782.4
July223729.4719984.9
August203627.6679681.6
September143022578671.5
October82315.2467359.3
November2148.2365746.7
December-173294537.3
Year9.622.616.0549.272.661

Bukhara

Termez

In the far south, in Termez, on the border with Afghanistan, the average temperature is higher, in fact, it ranges from 5 °C (41 °F) in January to 30.5 °C (87 °F) in July. Only 150 mm (6 in) of rain fall per year; although the average is fairly mild, in winter, sometimes it snows, and even here, intense frosts can occur. Summer is scorchingly hot, and the average maximum in July is 40 °C (104 °F).
In February 2014 the temperature dropped to -21.7 °C (-7 °F), while in July 1995 it reached 47 °C (116.5 °F).
Termez - Average temperatures (1991-2020)
MonthMin (°C)Max (°C)Mean (°C)Min (°F)Max (°F)Mean (°F)
January-1115.1315141.2
February1137.2345645
March61913446755.3
April122719.4538066.8
May163324.8629276.7
June2038296710184.2
July214030.67010487.1
August193828.46610083.2
September143323.4579174.2
October92617.3487963.1
November41810.9396451.6
December0126335342.9
Year10.225.717.9550.478.364.5

Cold deserts



Cold deserts of Uzbekistan

In northwestern and central Uzbekistan, we find desert and semi-desert areas, where the climate is characterized by very cold winters, with averages below freezing, and hot summers.
The central-western part of the country is occupied by the vast Kyzyl Kum Desert (or Qyzylqum), where the temperature can reach -30 °C (-22 °F) in winter and 50 °C (122 °F) in summer, while in the far west, we find the Ustyurt Plateau, another desert area, which, despite its name, has an average altitude of around 200 meters (650 feet). The main river, Amu Darya, flows towards the west and eventually reaches the area of the Aral Sea, a large salt lake located in the north-west of the country (the rest of the lake is located in Kazakhstan), which was once fed by the same river, but has shrunk over the decades because of exploitation for agriculture. Today, the river opens into a large delta, which partly dries up in the desert, while in the south-west, a smaller lake, Sarygamysh, was born from a branch of the river.

Nukus

In Nukus, in the Republic of Karakalpakstan, winter is definitely cold, in fact, the temperature remains below freezing even during the day for weeks. In January 2008, the temperature dropped to -31 °C (-24 °F).
Summer is a bit shorter and a bit cooler than in the central-southern plains, even though the highest records are of 45 °C (113 °F). Here are the average temperatures of Nukus.
Nukus - Average temperatures (2004-2020)
MonthMin (°C)Max (°C)Mean (°C)Min (°F)Max (°F)Mean (°F)
January-80-4.2173224.5
February-73-2203728.5
March2147.7355745.9
April82114.9477158.8
May153022.5598672.5
June203527.2679480.9
July223628.9719784.1
August193426.4669379.5
September122819.9548267.8
October51911.8406653.2
November-293.5284838.4
December-62-2.2203628
Year6.619.312.943.966.855.5

In Nukus, precipitation amounts to just 105 mm (4.2 in) per year, with a maximum of 15 mm (0.6 in) in March and April.

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