Kyrgyzstan Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Bishkek, Osh, Jalal-Abad, Karakol, and Tokmok
This month in numbers
Kyrgyzstan experienced its warmest June on record, with an average temperature of 12.31°C, a significant 2.9°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. This marks the 1st warmest June in 86 years of records. The period of April to June 2026 was also the warmest on record, with an anomaly of +3.3°C, ranking 1st out of 86 years. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest June for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1°C, while the April-June period ranked as the 2nd warmest.
What changed
Kyrgyzstan's significantly warmer temperatures this past month and season stand out, with the country ranking 11th globally for its 3-month temperature anomaly. This warming trend is consistent with the long-term picture, as the country's average temperature has risen by +1.17°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. The year 2025 was the 3rd warmest on record for Kyrgyzstan, continuing a pattern of increasingly hot years.
What’s driving change?
The pronounced warming in Kyrgyzstan is largely driven by , where mountainous regions experience accelerated temperature increases. This is exacerbated by the , as higher latitudes tend to warm faster than tropical regions. The country's mountainous geography also makes it highly vulnerable to the impacts of extreme precipitation. June saw a surge in mudflows and floods, with over 240 incidents recorded since the beginning of 2026, already exceeding the 133 cases in all of 2024. Between June 19 and 21 alone, 66 mudflow and flooding incidents occurred, damaging over 300 homes and leading to approximately 50 evacuations. A particularly tragic event on June 24 saw a mudflow sweep a car off the Osh-Alay highway, killing six people. These events highlight the increasing frequency and intensity of climate-related disasters in the region.
Looking ahead
Central Asian countries are working on a joint plan to reduce the damage caused by floods and mudflows, with a regional meeting held in Bishkek from June 24-26 to discuss a proposed roadmap.
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At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Kyrgyzstan
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Kyrgyzstan – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Kyrgyzstan
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm/cold + wet/dryKöppen Dfc · ContinentalKyrgyzstan has both a clear warm/cold cycle (±12.9°C) and a wet/dry cycle (4× wet:dry ratio). Both sides of the annual rhythm are shown below.
Monthly rainfall climatology. A “wet month” exceeds the baseline monthly mean (dashed gold line). Biggest month-to-month shift: Aug (+13 mm, +58%).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Kyrgyzstan
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Kyrgyzstan changing?
Kyrgyzstan is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Kyrgyzstan come from?
Climate data for Kyrgyzstan comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Kyrgyzstan climate data cover?
The Kyrgyzstan climate profile covers Bishkek, Osh, Jalal-Abad, Karakol and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Kyrgyzstan
How often is the Kyrgyzstan climate update refreshed?
The Kyrgyzstan climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.