What weather to expect in Uzbekistan this August?

The initial five days are expected to witness temperatures reaching 39-41 degrees Celsius, with southern regions experiencing temperatures of 42-44 degrees Celsius. By mid-August, daytime temperatures are projected to decrease to 36-39 degrees Celsius, while southern areas may register 40-42 degrees Celsius.

During the second and third ten-day periods of the month, nighttime temperatures will range from 22-25 degrees Celsius, contrasted with daytime temperatures between 35-38 degrees Celsius. August is anticipated to be predominantly dry, with precipitation levels around the norm, although some regions may experience less rainfall. Brief rain may occur during the final ten days of the month.

Historically, August temperatures exhibit a gradual decline, averaging 1,5-2,5 degrees Celsius lower than those recorded in July. The highest temperature documented in Tashkent was 43,1 degrees Celsius in August 1944. In more recent years, a temperature of 41,8 degrees Celsius was recorded in 2019. Southern locales, such as Termiz, registered a peak of 46,3 degrees Celsius in August 1947.

Although not as intense as July, August remains quite warm, with typical daytime temperatures ranging between 33-38 degrees Celsius and 37-42 degrees Celsius in southern and desert regions. Maximum temperatures may reach 40-42 degrees Celsius, and even 43-45 degrees Celsius in some areas.

By late August, the arrival of cooler air is expected to diminish the number of days exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. Occasionally, temperatures may fall to 25-30 degrees Celsius, especially in proximity to mountainous regions.

August is noted as the driest month, with average rainfall spanning 1-3 days and totaling 1-2 mm monthly, slightly higher in the Fergana Valley. Mountainous regions may experience up to 12-15 mm, with certain areas receiving as much as 20-22 mm. Instances of heavy rainfall have been recorded, as demonstrated in August 2020 when Tashkent experienced 17 mm of precipitation in a single night.

In 2023, following a period of dry weather, significant rainfall occurred from July 27-31, surpassing the typical August averages in some locations.

*The text was translated with the help of artificial intelligence.