The upcoming week promises to be one of the hottest of the summer in Uzbekistan. According to forecasts, from July 13 to July 17, air temperatures are expected to rise in most regions, and in some areas of the country, they may reach 46 degrees. At the same time, nighttime temperatures will maintain summer mugginess.
According to Uzhydromet, mostly dry weather is expected across the country on July 13. However, in the afternoon, thunderstorms and short-term rains are possible in certain parts of the Fergana Valley. Daytime temperatures will be 38-41 degrees, and in desert, southern, and northern regions, they may rise to 42-44 degrees.
The heat will intensify in the following days. By mid-week, daytime figures will reach 41-43 degrees. In the northern, southern, and desert zones, thermometers may raise the level to 44-46 degrees. Nights will also be hot: temperatures are expected to be from 23 to 28 degrees, and in the desert, southern, and northern zones—from 28 to 33 degrees.
Wind speed is forecast at 7-12 meters per second, with the possibility of increasing to 13-18 meters per second. Dust storms may occur in several areas. Thunderstorms and short-term rains are predicted in mountainous regions on July 13 and 14. Additionally, on July 13, there is a risk of mudslides and floods in the foothills and mountainous areas of Tashkent, Andijan, Namangan, and Fergana regions.
In the capital, Tashkent, high temperatures will also persist until the end of the week. On July 13 and 14, the air will warm up to 38-40 degrees, and from July 15 to July 17, an increase to 40-43 degrees is expected. At night in Tashkent, the temperature will be from 25 to 28 degrees. Previously, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Uzbekistan provided information on the symptoms of heatstroke and first aid methods.
Uzhydromet reported that very hot air is expected to arrive in the territory of Uzbekistan from the southern direction between July 13 and 17.
According to the forecast, on the hottest days, the air temperature in most of the country will reach readings of +41 to +43 degrees Celsius. In the northern, southern, and desert zones, even higher temperatures are expected—from +44 to +46 degrees.
Additionally, in some places, wind load may increase up to 13–18 meters per second, and dusty ground may be observed in certain areas.
Uzbekistan is entering its hottest period of the year. After a relatively cool start to July, forecasters warn of a significant rise in air temperature. According to their calculations, the second half of the month will be warmer than the established climatic norm.
July is traditionally the hottest month in this country. Usually, the average daily temperature stays within the range of +35 to +37 degrees, and in southern and desert regions, it can reach +38 to +40 degrees. Periods of intense heat are recorded annually, when thermometers show values from +40 to +42 degrees, and in some places—from +43 to +45 degrees.
According to experts, the number of days with extremely high temperatures in the republic has been steadily increasing in recent years. All Julys over the past decade have been warmer than the climatic norm, with nine of them making the list of the hottest in the history of meteorological observations.
Forecasts indicate that by the end of the first ten days of July, the daytime temperature will rise to +37 to +40 degrees, and in the south of the country, an increase to +41 to +43 degrees is expected. Overall, temperature fluctuations in the range of +33 to +38 to +38 to +43 degrees are predicted until the end of the month. In northern, desert, and southern areas, air warming up to +45 degrees is possible.
Forecasters suggest that the average temperature in July will exceed the climatic norm by 1.5–3 degrees. At the same time, the month will remain predominantly dry, as less precipitation is expected than usual; short-term rains and thunderstorms may occur only in certain mountainous and foothill areas. Due to the abnormally hot weather, specialists advise residents to strictly monitor their fluid intake, avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, and pay close attention to the health of children, the elderly, and people with chronic diseases.
